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G33 SMW

1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,686 mi
Last recorded31,686 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R110038,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 SMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 31,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 30,577 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front discs have runout (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working pilot light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear btm shock link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close too limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,958 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,473 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 20,473 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,632 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 19,559 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,402 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)

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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G33 SMW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 38,219 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 G33 SMW, 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 36 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 G33 SMW registered?

G33 SMW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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