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P73 RPW

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,302 mi
Last recorded26,302 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 RPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 25,338 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 25,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,072 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 23,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,410 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,448 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,002 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,753 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,147 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 10,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,952 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,262 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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P73 RPW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P73 RPW, 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 P73 RPW registered?

P73 RPW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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