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T731 MKL

1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,949 mi
Last recorded37,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZZR110027,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 MKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 37,949 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,811 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 30,454 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess Tight spots in chain (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,460 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 28,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,636 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 25,636 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,059 miles

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,021 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,795 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,580 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,226 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 20,226 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

rear number plate light out

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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T731 MKL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 27,163 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 T731 MKL, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T731 MKL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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