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Y281 NFC

2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,845 mi
Last recorded37,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R110021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 NFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,845 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,399 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 35,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,532 miles

Note no plate lamp is not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 27,588 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,485 miles

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

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

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

no plate lamp is not workinh

on slight play in rear suspension linkages

Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,548 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,331 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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Y281 NFC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 21,638 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 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 Y281 NFC, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y281 NFC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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