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R171 MNV

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,428 mi
Last recorded36,428 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,428 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR PATTON

REAR SUSPENSION HEAVY CORROSION

THROTTLE REQUIRES LUB

Pass 15 May 2017 35,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,624 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,619 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 29,037 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,503 miles

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

chain slightly loose

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,980 miles

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

advise front brake service

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,469 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 14,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 14,634 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R171 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R171 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 R171 MNV registered?

R171 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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