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K299 GAU

1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR110032,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 GAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 71,766 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

poss front sprocket worn

Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,397 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,397 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 12 May 2023 69,179 miles

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

front brake lever slighty spongy when operated

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,318 miles

front pads wearing low

slight play rear suspension bush

Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,230 miles

Chain guard missing ()

FRONT BRAKE BINDING/LACK OF USE

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 67,230 miles

Chain guard missing ()

FRONT BRAKE BINDING/LACK OF USE

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,196 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,188 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front brake discs worn

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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K299 GAU is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 32,895 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K299 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K299 GAU is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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