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M159 NDV

1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,940 mi
Last recorded35,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R110031,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 NDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,940 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 35,928 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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)

rear number plate not working

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,896 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,737 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,735 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,357 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,344 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,130 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,130 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,763 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 31,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,714 miles

front brake holds on slightly

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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M159 NDV is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M159 NDV, 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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What year was M159 NDV registered?

M159 NDV is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 8 July 1995.

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