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K170 YTF

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,639 mi
Last recorded54,639 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 YTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,639 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively teeth hooked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 54,632 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front slightly spongy in operation

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

gear lever and linkage have slight movement on pivot and joints

Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 50,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 47,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,794 miles

No. plate light not working

Fail 30 May 2018 47,759 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,863 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

cant see rear brake fluid level

numberplate lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,282 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

slight pedal travel on rear brake (new pads fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,764 miles

advised on wear/free movement in rear suspension linkage pins/bushes/bearings

advised on wear/movement in final drive rear sprocket carrier "cush" rubbers

Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advised on wear/free movement in rear suspension linkage pins/bushes/bearings

advised on wear/movement in final drive rear sprocket carrier "cush" rubbers

Pass 13 May 2008 30,680 miles

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

rear drive chain slack-advised to adjust same

Fail 13 May 2008 30,678 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

rear drive chain slack-advised to adjust same

Pass 18 May 2007 27,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,027 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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K170 YTF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 33,580 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 K170 YTF, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K170 YTF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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