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L491 WOY

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,755 mi
Last recorded36,755 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 WOY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 36,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 36,755 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,461 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 35,461 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,036 miles

front and rear brake pads

Fail 27 Mar 2023 32,036 miles

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

front and rear brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,974 miles

front and rear brake pads

shocker linkage bush worn

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,480 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,609 miles

chain worn

rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,602 miles

chain worn

Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,097 miles

Front 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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L491 WOY is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L491 WOY, 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 L491 WOY registered?

L491 WOY is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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