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K179 OEU

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,752 mi
Last recorded25,752 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 OEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,521 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear brake binding

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,765 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 23,765 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,891 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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K179 OEU is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K179 OEU, 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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K179 OEU is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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