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P167 KPY

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Grey Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,202 mi
Last recorded23,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 KPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 23,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 21,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 21,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,181 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 21,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,900 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 15,900 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,280 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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P167 KPY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Grey with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P167 KPY, 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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P167 KPY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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