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J438 SPA

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,396 mi
Last recorded37,396 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R110036,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 SPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 37,396 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,009 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose hub carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,615 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 36,574 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 36,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,627 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

slight damage to rear registration plate

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,627 miles

slight damage to rear registration plate

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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J438 SPA is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J438 SPA, 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 J438 SPA registered?

J438 SPA is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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