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Y296 OVL

2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,079 mi
Last recorded53,079 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R110021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 OVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 53,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,966 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,553 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation lever (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,235 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,235 miles

Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,905 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 49,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,467 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,591 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,693 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,174 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 25,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,145 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 21,096 miles

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

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

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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Y296 OVL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y296 OVL, 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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What year was Y296 OVL registered?

Y296 OVL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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