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K827 NSP

1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,911 mi
Last recorded112,911 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR110032,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 NSP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,911 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,491 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 111,033 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in suspension link arm bearings at swinging arm end, bottom shock mounting, and front linkage to frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 107,459 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 107,431 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 105,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,997 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 101,997 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,749 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,218 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,243 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,820 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,464 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 79,692 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear tyre plug fitted radial tyre!!!!

Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,692 miles

rear tyre plug fitted radial tyre!!!!

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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K827 NSP is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 32,422 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 K827 NSP, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K827 NSP is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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