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L221 HHV

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 HHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 53,088 miles

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

bike has high handlebar modification

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,043 miles

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

Vehicle has handlebar modification

Pass 26 May 2023 52,813 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 52,813 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 52,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 50,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,202 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 46,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,099 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,050 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,411 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,411 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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L221 HHV is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 33,806 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 L221 HHV, 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 32 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 L221 HHV registered?

L221 HHV is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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