MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZ-R1100s year 1994

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Pass percent:79.84%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZ-R1100 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:2,451 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	37
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Registration plate issues	34
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	29
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	20
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	18
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	6
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
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\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	37
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Registration plate issues	34
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	29
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	20
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	18
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	6
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
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\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZ-R1100s year 1994

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