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L874 EKG

1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

692 mi
Last recorded692 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZR110036,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 EKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 692 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 99 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 5 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 5 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 30,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,899 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,332 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 18,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 16,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,787 miles

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

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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L874 EKG is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L874 EKG, 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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L874 EKG is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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