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R430 KCA

1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,420 mi
Last recorded35,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R110024,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 KCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 35,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 34,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 33,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 31,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,203 miles

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,416 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 15,714 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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R430 KCA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,232 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 R430 KCA, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R430 KCA?

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What year was R430 KCA registered?

R430 KCA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R430 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 KCA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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