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M495 WFY

1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZR110036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 WFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,069 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,071 miles

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

Front brake lever spongy but recorded effort ok

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,182 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,884 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,884 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,514 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,514 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 58,557 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 56,641 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,494 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 54,494 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,578 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 48,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,799 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,788 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,073 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,180 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,180 miles

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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M495 WFY is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M495 WFY, 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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M495 WFY is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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