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R394 HCG

1998 Kawasaki Zzr 1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,059 mi
Last recorded51,059 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zzr 110030,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 HCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,059 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,583 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 50,575 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,316 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,316 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 48,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 48,885 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy When front wheel is raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 47,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,963 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,963 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return on offside lock (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

fuel tank insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 44,743 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,276 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlight pattern poor

Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,276 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlight pattern poor

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 58,310 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre uneven wear

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 15 May 2006 42,354 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre uneven wear

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding to front brake

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 1100?

Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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R394 HCG is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 30,001 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 Zzr 1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R394 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R394 HCG is a 1998 Kawasaki Zzr 1100, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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