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S971 YOX

1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,755 mi
Last recorded23,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 YOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 23,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 23,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 22,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 21,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 21,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2021 21,502 miles

Brake pedal has excess travel

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2020 21,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2017 21,098 miles

Back plate missing from offside caliper

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Securing bolt missing from back plate on nearside front brake caliper

Pass 31 Jul 2016 20,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 20,000 miles

Oil cooler / radiator corroded

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 19,106 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,248 miles

both front brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 14,090 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 13,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 11,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,180 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 10,047 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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S971 YOX is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S971 YOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S971 YOX registered?

S971 YOX is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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