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N453 FJN

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,523 mi
Last recorded77,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 76,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,983 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,861 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,853 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,046 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 58,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,706 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,946 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 44,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,471 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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N453 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N453 FJN, 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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N453 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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