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N51 KDE

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,201 mi
Last recorded32,201 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 KDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 32,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,632 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 31,632 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 31,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 31,316 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 31,096 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,410 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,088 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

sprocket carrier bearing has evcessive play

Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,674 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Centre Front 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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N51 KDE is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N51 KDE, 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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N51 KDE is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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