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K285 YJB

1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,789 mi
Last recorded44,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 YJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 44,789 miles

Forks slightly corroded And pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 44,772 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Forks slightly corroded And pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 44,747 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 44,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,677 miles

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

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 44,763 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 44,622 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,461 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,455 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,678 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,205 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Slight oil leak around engine top end.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 42,205 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Slight oil leak around engine top end.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,516 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 38,205 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 34,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,872 miles

rear tyre valve perished, advise replace asap

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,575 miles

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

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

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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K285 YJB 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 68.2%.

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 K285 YJB, 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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K285 YJB is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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