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J794 CYV

1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,377 mi
Last recorded41,377 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR110032,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 CYV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,377 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 40,744 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,730 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,730 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,609 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play trailing arm link bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 38,666 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower fairing loose.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,230 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 37,361 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear change lever is excessively loose

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,386 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 33,334 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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J794 CYV is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 32,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J794 CYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J794 CYV is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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