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P178 GRM

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 GRM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,586 miles

Rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,631 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,323 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,996 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 32,978 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,092 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 28,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,054 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 27,054 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P178 GRM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P178 GRM, 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 P178 GRM registered?

P178 GRM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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