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N485 TCU

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,915 mi
Last recorded22,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 TCU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,915 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,595 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,790 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,715 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 14,812 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,812 miles

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

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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N485 TCU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N485 TCU, 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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N485 TCU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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