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R993 YKM

1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,724 mi
Last recorded72,724 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR110027,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 YKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,724 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,521 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,521 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect continental dip beam kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no yellow border to lower letters on bottom edge (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,957 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 68,046 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 68,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,592 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,632 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front mudguard mounting cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,910 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,256 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,277 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,656 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,647 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,224 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 35,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 30,611 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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R993 YKM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R993 YKM, 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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R993 YKM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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