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M268 ABV

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,569 mi
Last recorded16,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 ABV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 16,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 16,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 16,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,089 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 16,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 14,714 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 14,714 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 12,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 11,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 11,862 miles

Tyre tread not clearly visible Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,609 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,482 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 9,482 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour blue light showing to rear (1.1.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,476 miles

number plate light not working.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,717 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,548 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,627 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,894 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,439 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,140 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,202 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,880 miles

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

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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M268 ABV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,413 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 M268 ABV, 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 29 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 M268 ABV registered?

M268 ABV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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