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K171 BND

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,141 mi
Last recorded32,141 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 BND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 31,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 29,345 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 26,453 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,344 miles

Nearside Front footrest not in the correct position for that side

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 26,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,906 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 25,807 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 25,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 25,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 21,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 20,562 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 May 2007 19,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 19,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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K171 BND is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K171 BND, 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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K171 BND is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 22 July 1993.

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