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M535 SWL

1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZR110036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 SWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,969 miles

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

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 1 Jul 2019 72,162 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 69,202 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25KGF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 69,202 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20KGF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 69,149 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20KGF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,459 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 57,443 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 10 May 2014 57,440 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 May 2013 53,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 53,383 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,527 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,209 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 37,209 miles

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

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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M535 SWL is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M535 SWL, 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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M535 SWL is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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