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K242 HSS

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,545 mi
Last recorded23,545 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 HSS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 23,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 22,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 22,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 20,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,744 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,744 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,692 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,664 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake slightly tight

Pass 30 May 2012 18,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,155 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,674 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Weak fork springs.

Weak springs plus low damping.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,263 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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K242 HSS 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 94.7%.

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 K242 HSS, 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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What year was K242 HSS registered?

K242 HSS is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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