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R285 YBK

1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Maroon Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,376 mi
Last recorded36,376 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR110027,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 YBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 36,376 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,254 miles

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 36,254 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,024 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 33,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,736 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,355 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,900 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,449 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 22,999 miles

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.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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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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R285 YBK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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