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N34 GWY

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,049 mi
Last recorded43,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 GWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 42,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 41,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 40,882 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 40,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,465 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,060 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,629 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 36,629 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 35,167 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 May 2014 32,857 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 32,857 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,319 miles

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,273 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,103 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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N34 GWY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N34 GWY, 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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N34 GWY is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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