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M188 WHG

1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

33,442 mi
Last recorded33,442 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R110031,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 WHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 33,442 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 33,442 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) appeared to have a loose connection (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,782 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,580 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 32,545 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking in handle bar straight position and form lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured LH Front Disc Cracking and worn down to maximum wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose Drive Chain Loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Drive chain Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil Cooler Leaking oil on Left Hand Side

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively R/H Front Disc worn down to Maximum wear limit (Max 4.5MM] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Disc Worn Down To Maximum Wear limit (5MM Max) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 32,344 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling adjusted as required (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,325 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 May 2014 24,253 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

slight play in clutch lever pivot

Fail 10 May 2014 24,242 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

slight play in clutch lever pivot

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,722 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2012 21,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,135 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 21,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2010 21,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 20,988 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 20,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,556 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 19,473 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 19,473 miles

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

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

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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M188 WHG is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 31,358 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 M188 WHG, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M188 WHG is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 5 June 1995.

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