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M291 ORJ

1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,948 mi
Last recorded36,948 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R110031,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 ORJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,948 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 36,922 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 36,233 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,827 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,009 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 34,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 33,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,690 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 33,690 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 26 May 2015 32,823 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2015 32,823 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 13 May 2014 32,343 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 31,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,244 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 30,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,805 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 27,794 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2007 27,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 27,106 miles

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 25,089 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,089 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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M291 ORJ is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M291 ORJ, 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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M291 ORJ is a 1995 Kawasaki ZZ-R1100, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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