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R120 OFL

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,115 mi
Last recorded20,115 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 OFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 20,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 18,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 18,295 miles

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 8 May 2018 18,260 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 17,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,457 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 17,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 16,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 13,045 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,010 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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R120 OFL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,232 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 R120 OFL, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R120 OFL registered?

R120 OFL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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