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NR52 ZZR

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,397 mi
Last recorded48,397 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR52 ZZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 48,397 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 45,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 34,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very lightly notchy with wheel raised off floor (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play detected in shock linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

beam deflector fitted on headlight

rear stopswitch does not illuminate light until fully pressed, recommend adjusting stopswitch

Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,571 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

clutch lever pivot seized

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,971 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,366 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 14,366 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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NR52 ZZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,386 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 NR52 ZZR, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NR52 ZZR registered?

NR52 ZZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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