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R251 GRL

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,455 mi
Last recorded42,455 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 GRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 42,455 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking and running over front brake (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) rear number plate light inoperative (4.7.2 (a))

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

front brakes binding

Pass 18 Nov 2024 42,253 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,801 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,111 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,267 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,620 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,620 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R251 GRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R251 GRL, 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 R251 GRL registered?

R251 GRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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