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L673 HKL

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL673 HKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 52,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 52,965 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 52,447 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2024 52,434 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 52,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,746 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,746 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,400 miles

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

Front mudguard missing

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,202 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad wearing more than outer pad (3.2.A1f(i))

clutch fluid low

Fail 7 Jun 2017 51,202 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right side (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,495 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,470 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Both brakes binding slightly

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 47,875 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,862 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,065 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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L673 HKL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 28,964 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 L673 HKL, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L673 HKL is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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