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M138 BGK

1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,088 mi
Last recorded30,088 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R110031,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 BGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,627 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 29,567 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 29,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,212 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

torque arm bush/bolt worn.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,965 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,965 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,916 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,891 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,853 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 25,848 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,673 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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M138 BGK is a 1995 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 80%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 31,358 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 M138 BGK, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M138 BGK is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 4 February 1995.

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