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P136 VTC

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,335 mi
Last recorded48,335 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 VTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,335 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,494 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,764 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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P136 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,413 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 P136 VTC, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P136 VTC registered?

P136 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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