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R28 DVU

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,694 mi
Last recorded15,694 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 DVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 15,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,192 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 14,192 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 13,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 10,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 5,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 5,607 miles

after market silencers fitted slightly noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 4,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 3,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 2,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 2,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 2,031 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 1,848 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,694 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 1,694 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,533 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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R28 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black 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 R28 DVU, 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 R28 DVU registered?

R28 DVU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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