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L709 JGM

1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,969 mi
Last recorded43,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZR110036,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 JGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 43,969 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,837 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 43,801 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 42,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,247 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,247 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 38,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 38,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,080 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,080 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,979 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 22,220 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,245 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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L709 JGM is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 36,774 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L709 JGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L709 JGM is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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