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H83 KSW

1990 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,565 mi
Last recorded51,565 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR110034,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 KSW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,565 miles

Long front brake travel.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 50,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,882 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 48,877 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,556 miles

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

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

check rear brake caliper slides free.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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H83 KSW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 34,036 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H83 KSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H83 KSW registered?

H83 KSW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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