MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both tyres showing signs of ageing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right side fork (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both tyres showing signs of ageing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right side fork (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
r/h handle bar not tight but secure
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
r/h handle bar not tight but secure
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?
Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.
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R285 YBK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Maroon with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 27,178 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R285 YBK registered?
R285 YBK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R285 YBK safe to buy?
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