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N38 RCD

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,891 mi
Last recorded16,891 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 RCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 16,891 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions pitted (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No lockout on rear brake

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. On chain adjusters (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 16,891 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions pitted (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside footrest rubber missing

No front mudguard

No lockout on rear brake

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. On chain adjusters (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,797 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

alloy front brake banjo bolts fitted

corrsion on drive chain

Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,304 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

alloy front brake banjo bolts fitted

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2009 16,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 16,248 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 16,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,052 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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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N38 RCD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,232 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 N38 RCD, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N38 RCD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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