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L494 CPL

1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,019 mi
Last recorded69,019 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R110033,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 CPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 69,019 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 69,019 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension component loose bolt broken (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,807 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front 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)

number plate slightly detetiorated

Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,490 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,443 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,650 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,645 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,277 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 63,176 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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L494 CPL is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L494 CPL, 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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L494 CPL is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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