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K255 UDE

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,167 mi
Last recorded38,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 UDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 38,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 38,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 36,146 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 36,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 30,177 miles

Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 23,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 18,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 18,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 18,244 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 18,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 17,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 17,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 17,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 17,215 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slihgt play in cush drive rubbers

Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,188 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,251 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,303 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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K255 UDE is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K255 UDE, 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 K255 UDE registered?

K255 UDE is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K255 UDE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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