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N282 WFJ

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,893 mi
Last recorded2,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 WFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 2,893 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 2,878 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all four indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 2,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 2,359 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 1,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,992 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 32,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,936 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 30,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2014 29,621 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 27,552 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,903 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 22,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,394 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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N282 WFJ is a 1996 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 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 28,964 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 N282 WFJ, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N282 WFJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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