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L422 FTG

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Purple Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,124 mi
Last recorded55,124 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 FTG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 55,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,838 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 54,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,529 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

RH HANDLEBAR IS SLIGHTLY BENT.

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,257 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,254 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,035 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

throttle slow in returning to idle

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,745 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,745 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,415 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,036 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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L422 FTG is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Purple with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L422 FTG, 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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L422 FTG is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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