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P850 ONB

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,280 mi
Last recorded44,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 ONB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 44,280 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 44,280 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,823 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,274 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 42,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,672 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Number plate light not working.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,672 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Number plate light not working.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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P850 ONB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P850 ONB, 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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What year was P850 ONB registered?

P850 ONB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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