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K251 KNW

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,436 mi
Last recorded25,436 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 KNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,436 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 25,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,136 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,116 miles

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

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,537 miles

Inner Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,098 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,509 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,507 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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K251 KNW is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K251 KNW, 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 K251 KNW registered?

K251 KNW is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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