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R747 ECG

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,327 mi
Last recorded17,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 ECG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 17,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 17,102 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 17,102 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,906 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 16,906 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 16,804 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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R747 ECG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,686 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R747 ECG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R747 ECG registered?

R747 ECG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R747 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R747 ECG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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