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K328 KWU

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,832 mi
Last recorded43,832 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK328 KWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,792 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,569 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,569 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,815 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 30,792 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZ-R1100?

Based on 40,398 MOT tests across 4,020 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
717
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
4,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 737
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 732
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 494
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 432
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 370
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K328 KWU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K328 KWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K328 KWU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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