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P252 AWV

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,555 mi
Last recorded47,555 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 AWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 47,262 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front EXHAUST FLANGE NUT MISSING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,555 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 46,532 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 45,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,142 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 37,139 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,987 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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P252 AWV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,232 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 P252 AWV, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P252 AWV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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