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N538 VVV

1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

1,571 mi
Last recorded1,571 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R110028,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 VVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 1,571 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 1,571 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 60,978 miles

no front mudguard fitted

rear chain sprocket carrier worn

Fail 5 May 2022 60,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

no front mudguard fitted

rear chain sprocket carrier worn

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,350 miles

sprocket carrier bearing has slight movement

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,023 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers have slight play (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

side stand mount slightly loose

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear cushe drive has slight free play

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in the swing arm mount

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,651 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,651 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,271 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,271 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,820 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 36,879 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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N538 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N538 VVV, 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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N538 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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