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R494 RJB

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,322 mi
Last recorded39,322 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 RJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,322 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Rear number plate held on by cable ties

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,276 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,952 miles

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

front fork pivot slight grease leak from under head

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,710 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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R494 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R494 RJB, 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 R494 RJB registered?

R494 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R494 RJB safe to buy?

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