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J550 RKX

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,603 mi
Last recorded61,603 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R110036,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 RKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,966 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both seals leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,823 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,464 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,742 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,180 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,845 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,825 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 38,875 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 33,784 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,153 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2006 24,892 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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J550 RKX is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J550 RKX, 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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J550 RKX is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 7 March 1992.

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