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P563 YAE

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Bronze Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,027 mi
Last recorded40,027 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 YAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,019 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,940 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

RIDERS FOOTREST RUBBERS MISSING

Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,940 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

RIDERS FOOTREST RUBBERS MISSING

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,697 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 25,546 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,010 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,010 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 19,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,848 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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P563 YAE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Bronze with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,686 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P563 YAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P563 YAE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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