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K201 RAF

1993 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zzr37,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 RAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 58,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,519 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 54,212 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 54,207 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,657 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,304 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 51,304 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 49,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,582 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,585 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 43,812 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 43,226 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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K201 RAF is a 1993 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 37,620 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K201 RAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K201 RAF is a 1993 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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