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R138 TRK

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Grey Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,298 mi
Last recorded79,298 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 TRK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,298 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 76,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 72,241 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,752 miles

Steering head bearings slightly notchy!

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,928 miles

Headrace bearings slightly notchy

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,154 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,225 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,183 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,466 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,544 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,180 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,180 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,416 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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R138 TRK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Grey with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R138 TRK, 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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R138 TRK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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