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R215 RMO

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,050 mi
Last recorded44,050 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 RMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose Clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering centering due to worn bearing. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 44,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Caliper may be seized. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose Clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering centering due to worn bearing. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 40,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,468 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 36,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 35,352 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencer clamps need replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bearing worn replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 35,281 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak evedence of serieous leak behind mudguard and fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose silencers very loose but unlikely to become detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort may get worse when callipers are re-built (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to wear limits replace when callipers are re-built (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link bush has wear and requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,474 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 33,473 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,628 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 31,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

long car type tire valve fitted

side stand bracket loose

Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,084 miles

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

rear tyre valve incorrect type (car type)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,413 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R215 RMO 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 76.5%.

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 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 R215 RMO, 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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R215 RMO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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