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J50 YLR

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,277 mi
Last recorded8,277 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 YLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 8,277 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 8,237 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 7,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 7,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 6,486 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 6,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 6,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 5,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 3,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,247 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 3,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 3,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 2,982 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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J50 YLR is a 1994 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 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 33,806 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 J50 YLR, 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 32 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 J50 YLR registered?

J50 YLR is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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