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L343 BTT

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,538 mi
Last recorded45,538 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 BTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 45,538 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust slightly loose from manifold to rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

free play in throttle cable

gear selector bolt loose

handle bar controls slightly loose

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,543 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

NEAR SIDE MIRROR LOOSE

Fail 11 Mar 2022 45,538 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

NEAR SIDE MIRROR LOOSE

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 45,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,538 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 45,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,538 miles

All brake pads appear low

Condensation in headlamp and patterns poor

Rear tyre near limit and squared off

Wiring not fully secured around headstock

Fail 5 May 2016 45,538 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 45,538 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 43,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 41,917 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,286 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2011 40,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,224 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,739 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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L343 BTT is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L343 BTT, 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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L343 BTT is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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