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J946 SPL

1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,549 mi
Last recorded44,549 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR110032,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 SPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 44,549 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower engine oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2023 42,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 38,648 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,667 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,626 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 34,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,590 miles

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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J946 SPL is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J946 SPL, 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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J946 SPL is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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