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J357 XSF

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,312 mi
Last recorded40,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R110036,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 XSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,015 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 40,011 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn flattened on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 39,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 38,523 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play not tested (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 36,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SPROCKET CARRIER (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,899 miles

DRIVE CHAIN SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,899 miles

DRIVE CHAIN SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,446 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 29,446 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,699 miles

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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J357 XSF is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J357 XSF, 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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J357 XSF is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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