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P299 XHY

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,933 mi
Last recorded81,933 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 XHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 81,933 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 81,919 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 81,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 81,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 80,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2021 80,332 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom rear shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Foot peg rubbers worn/missing

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,784 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,784 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,548 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,204 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,459 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,055 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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P299 XHY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P299 XHY, 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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P299 XHY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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