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K6 WAK

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Maroon Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,338 mi
Last recorded24,338 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 WAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 24,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 21,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 20,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 20,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 20,104 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 20,104 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 18,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 18,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,925 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 17,925 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 17,200 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 15,976 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,759 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 16,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,225 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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K6 WAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Maroon with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,686 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K6 WAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K6 WAK registered?

K6 WAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for K6 WAK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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