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L111 PJR

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,655 mi
Last recorded22,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 PJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 22,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 22,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 22,199 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 22,188 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,174 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 22,174 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,841 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,841 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,976 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 18,976 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

uneven wear/low tread on both tyres.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,972 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,443 miles

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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L111 PJR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L111 PJR, 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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What year was L111 PJR registered?

L111 PJR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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