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R260 BLK

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,288 mi
Last recorded19,288 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 BLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,471 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 2 Mar 2022 16,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 10,305 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 10,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 7,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 5,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,312 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 4,222 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 BLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLK, 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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R260 BLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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