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R901 BLF

1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,940 mi
Last recorded11,940 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR110027,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 BLF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 11,940 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 11,935 miles

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

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))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Bulb out. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm On center line (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 4,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 4,104 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 3,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 3,562 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 3,533 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 16 May 2014 2,007 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 1,978 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 1,799 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 1,799 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,671 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 1,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 1,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 43 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 13,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 13,168 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R901 BLF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 27,178 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 R901 BLF, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R901 BLF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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