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L827 HKL

1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,969 mi
Last recorded55,969 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 110033,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 HKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 55,972 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 55,969 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 51,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 46,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 44,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,704 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Rear pan hard rod spacer washers missing

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

Rear tyre valve perished

offside front fairing insecure (screw missing)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 38,704 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Rear pan hard rod spacer washers missing

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

Rear tyre valve perished

offside front fairing insecure (screw missing)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,956 miles

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

Front mud guard requires attention

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,513 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,460 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 33,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,652 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 31,649 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 1100?

Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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L827 HKL is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,366 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 Zzr 1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L827 HKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L827 HKL is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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