MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear no plate light inop
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear no plate light inop
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
clutch fluid low
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
clutch fluid low
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
slight-play-in-rear-cushdrive
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZ-R1100?
Based on 40,398 MOT tests across 4,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R142 BKU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R142 BKU, 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 R142 BKU registered?
R142 BKU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R142 BKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 BKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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