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K181 SBB

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,382 mi
Last recorded36,382 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 SBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,382 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,371 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 36,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,421 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 34,217 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,085 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,188 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 24,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,937 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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K181 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K181 SBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K181 SBB registered?

K181 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K181 SBB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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