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R289 EOT

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,846 mi
Last recorded36,846 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 EOT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,846 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 36,137 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,370 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2018 35,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 32,114 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 31,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,545 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,857 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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R289 EOT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R289 EOT, 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 R289 EOT registered?

R289 EOT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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