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M256 UWJ

1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,066 mi
Last recorded65,066 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R110031,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 UWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,066 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 65,066 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 63,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,492 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,389 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 59,773 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 59,773 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 57,393 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,393 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,194 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 54,185 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 54,185 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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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M256 UWJ is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M256 UWJ, 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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What year was M256 UWJ registered?

M256 UWJ is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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