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R161 MNV

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,489 mi
Last recorded27,489 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 27,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 27,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,675 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 26,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,063 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain has tight spots over full length

exhaust loose on rear clamp

number plate cracked however still secure

oil cooler leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 21,056 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

exhaust loose on rear clamp

oil cooler leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 21,005 miles

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

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

Too much lube on chain! is going onto rear tyre!!

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,885 miles

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

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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R161 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black 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 R161 MNV, 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 R161 MNV registered?

R161 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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