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P198 OBU

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Silver Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,594 mi
Last recorded5,594 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 OBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 5,594 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 5,594 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,860 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 4,860 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,809 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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P198 OBU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Silver with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P198 OBU, 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 P198 OBU registered?

P198 OBU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P198 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 OBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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