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N457 BHJ

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 BHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 57,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,704 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 54,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,907 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,387 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,034 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudguard fixing damaged but not insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,034 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

front mudguard fixing damaged but not insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,342 miles

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

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

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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N457 BHJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N457 BHJ, 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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N457 BHJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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