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J220 HCA

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,641 mi
Last recorded48,641 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R110036,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 HCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 48,641 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 48,573 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 48,573 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,929 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,929 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 44,834 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 44,691 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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J220 HCA is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 36,581 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 J220 HCA, 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 34 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 J220 HCA registered?

J220 HCA is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J220 HCA safe to buy?

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