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R289 WAM

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Silver Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,450 mi
Last recorded53,450 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 WAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,334 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,692 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,056 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,056 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,440 miles

rear damper rod pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,795 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,592 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,590 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,212 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear no plate light inop

Fail 13 Apr 2006 25,159 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,159 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Silver with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,232 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WAM, 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 WAM registered?

R289 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R289 WAM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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