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N296 KOU

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,204 mi
Last recorded22,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 KOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 22,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,053 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 21,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 21,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 21,634 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 20,323 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,588 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 19,588 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 18,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,523 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,924 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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N296 KOU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N296 KOU, 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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What year was N296 KOU registered?

N296 KOU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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