MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZ-R1100s year 1991

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Pass percent:78.59%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZ-R1100 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:2,601 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Registration plate issues	62
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	37
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	37
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	28
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	28
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	17
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	16
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	6
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Registration plate issues	62
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	37
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	37
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	28
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	28
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	17
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	16
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	14
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	6
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZ-R1100s year 1991

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