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R164 FRL

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,222 mi
Last recorded32,222 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 FRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 32,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,990 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 30,985 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Side stand mounting loose

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,129 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,556 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,506 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,373 miles

Front o/s indicator lens slightly broken!

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 21,373 miles

Front o/s indicator lens slightly broken!

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,530 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,530 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 19,676 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,703 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 15,703 miles

Front Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R164 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R164 FRL, 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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R164 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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