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R126 SKW

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,912 mi
Last recorded42,912 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 SKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,878 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 37,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2011 34,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 30,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,278 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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R126 SKW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R126 SKW, 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 R126 SKW registered?

R126 SKW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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