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R742 GMV

1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 GMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 17,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 17,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 16,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 16,201 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 19,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,474 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 18,474 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 6,498 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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R742 GMV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,781 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 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 R742 GMV, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R742 GMV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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