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L197 DAX

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,338 mi
Last recorded46,338 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 DAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,338 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,032 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,017 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,429 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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L197 DAX is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 33,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L197 DAX, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L197 DAX is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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