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P189 MEH

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Maroon Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,716 mi
Last recorded45,716 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 MEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 45,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,112 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,601 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,601 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,736 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,485 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 25,073 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 May 2010 25,073 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,394 miles

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

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

brake travel could be better

Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,513 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,497 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 20,494 miles

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

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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P189 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Maroon with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,413 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P189 MEH, 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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P189 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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