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J163 VJM

1992 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zzr34,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 VJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 77,403 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 75,356 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 74,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 74,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front headlight unit insecure

front mudguard loose

Pass 27 May 2020 73,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,147 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 69,807 miles

Rear Cush drive has slight free play

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

Pass 15 May 2015 69,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,642 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 65,629 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,596 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 65,307 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,415 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 56,740 miles

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

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

wheel bearings not tested

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,501 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 52,669 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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J163 VJM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 34,734 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J163 VJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J163 VJM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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