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R271 LEU

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,560 mi
Last recorded22,560 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 LEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,560 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 22,430 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,346 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 22,346 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 22,341 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2010 22,317 miles

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

front and rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,247 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,933 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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R271 LEU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R271 LEU, 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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R271 LEU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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