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R126 FMY

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 71,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 65,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 65,540 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Singing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,998 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,386 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,386 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,160 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,590 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

nearside fairing has light damage

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,102 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R126 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R126 FMY, 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 R126 FMY registered?

R126 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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