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R153 TMJ

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,516 mi
Last recorded60,516 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 TMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 57,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 57,089 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

revs very high,have to use choke to keep going.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,446 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,425 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

clutch master cylinder fluid low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,400 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fairings fitted limiting checks

ferruls corroded front & rear

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,373 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,301 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,494 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,562 miles

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

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

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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R153 TMJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R153 TMJ, 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 R153 TMJ registered?

R153 TMJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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