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N455 BVT

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,783 mi
Last recorded33,783 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 BVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 33,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,771 miles

Clutch reservoir fluid low

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 33,758 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 33,749 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,687 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 33,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,685 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted n/s & o/s (3.2.A1l)

Front n/s & o/s front brake hoses are slightly fouling and bottom ferrules are slightly corroded

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,270 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,970 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,525 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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N455 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N455 BVT, 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 N455 BVT registered?

N455 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N455 BVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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