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N16 BKL

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,536 mi
Last recorded53,536 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 BKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 53,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,006 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,545 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside handlebar slightly bent

Rear slight play in linkage bearings

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 50,545 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside handlebar slightly bent

Rear slight play in linkage bearings

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 50,532 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Exhaust blowing from under engine area (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Excess movement in rear suspension (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake does not work from brake pedal (1.3.1a)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Rear tyre valve split (4.1.2c)

Drive chain noisy and dry

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,370 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 5 Jul 2014 43,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,736 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,204 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,418 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,641 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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N16 BKL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N16 BKL, 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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N16 BKL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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