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J489 URW

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,420 mi
Last recorded46,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R110036,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 URW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 46,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,939 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 30,936 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,869 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 30,869 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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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J489 URW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J489 URW, 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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J489 URW is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J489 URW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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