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P226 NKP

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,782 mi
Last recorded48,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 NKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,675 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 39,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,861 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,861 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,830 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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P226 NKP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P226 NKP, 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 P226 NKP registered?

P226 NKP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P226 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 NKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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