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R238 CVG

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,409 mi
Last recorded27,409 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 CVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 27,409 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 27,397 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 27,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 26,931 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,093 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,019 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,924 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,167 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 23,156 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 22,243 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Side stand insercure.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,464 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,464 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2008 20,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,387 miles

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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R238 CVG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R238 CVG, 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 R238 CVG registered?

R238 CVG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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