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P173 BPB

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,786 mi
Last recorded49,786 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 BPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 49,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 49,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,439 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,439 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,806 miles

Coolant leak

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,806 miles

Coolant leak

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,406 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust can lose at rear clamp

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,777 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 39,777 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 36,563 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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P173 BPB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P173 BPB, 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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P173 BPB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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