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P185 MBF

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,157 mi
Last recorded34,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 MBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 34,157 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,282 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,459 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 32,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 32,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,294 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 26,294 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,880 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 24,880 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 23,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,998 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 18,042 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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P185 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P185 MBF, 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 P185 MBF registered?

P185 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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