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R260 BKU

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,451 mi
Last recorded29,451 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 BKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 29,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 26,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 21,845 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 18,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 8,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,911 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,612 miles

front brake slightly binding

front mudguard insercure

front wheel bearing slight free play

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,122 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,059 miles

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,240 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,114 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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R260 BKU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R260 BKU, 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 R260 BKU registered?

R260 BKU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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