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J981 VRD

1992 Kawasaki Zzr 1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,985 mi
Last recorded21,985 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zzr 110028,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 VRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 21,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 21,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 21,416 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 21,414 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 21,413 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 21,413 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light intensity reduced due to smoked cover, removed to correct (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering wheel alignment out - have realigned as needed (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly throttle twist grip sticking have re positioned to stop - now returns as should (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 21,189 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced removed tint cover (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 20,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 20,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 19,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,419 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 17,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,148 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,871 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 1100?

Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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J981 VRD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,926 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 Zzr 1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J981 VRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J981 VRD registered?

J981 VRD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zzr 1100, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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