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R414 XBU

1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Silver Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,521 mi
Last recorded21,521 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R110029,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 XBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 21,359 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 21,332 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,148 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 14,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,736 miles

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

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

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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R414 XBU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Silver with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,413 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 R414 XBU, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R414 XBU registered?

R414 XBU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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