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N437 CDA

1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,581 mi
Last recorded59,581 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR110032,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 CDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 59,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,440 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 57,550 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,120 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play DROP LEG (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,028 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,626 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,748 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,747 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,050 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

rear caliper damp

Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,584 miles

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

side stand loose

Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

side stand loose

Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,061 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 13,061 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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N437 CDA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 32,422 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N437 CDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N437 CDA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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