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M255 EWY

1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,074 mi
Last recorded52,074 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R110031,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 EWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 52,074 miles

front mudguard missing

leaking coolant

Fail 6 May 2016 52,074 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls clutch lever catches fairing (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls front brake lever catches fairing (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return correctly (6.2.1f)

Brake hose fouling n/s front brake hose rubbing on front wheel (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

front mudguard missing

leaking coolant

Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,069 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Front Mudguard missing

Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,233 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,826 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,248 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,248 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,866 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,246 miles

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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M255 EWY is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M255 EWY, 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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M255 EWY is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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