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G78 RNU

1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,286 mi
Last recorded23,286 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R110038,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 RNU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 23,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 22,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 22,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 21,772 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 21,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 18,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 18,056 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,579 miles

rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 16,413 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 May 2015 16,413 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,306 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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G78 RNU 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 92.3%.

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 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 G78 RNU, 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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G78 RNU is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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