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J499 MBB

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,560 mi
Last recorded56,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R110036,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 MBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 56,560 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,902 miles

front and rear disks worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,888 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

front and rear disks worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,206 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,250 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,957 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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J499 MBB is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black 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 J499 MBB, 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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J499 MBB is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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