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P957 JOL

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,523 mi
Last recorded23,523 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 JOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,523 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 22,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 22,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 15,719 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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P957 JOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P957 JOL, 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 P957 JOL registered?

P957 JOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P957 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 JOL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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