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R883 LSA

1997 Kawasaki Zzr

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,818 mi
Last recorded51,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr32,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 LSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 50,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 50,446 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,323 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 48,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,134 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,498 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,618 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,997 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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R883 LSA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 32,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R883 LSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R883 LSA registered?

R883 LSA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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