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Kawasaki Zx1100 D1 (1993)

267 real MOT outcomes analysed • 16.6% first-time pass rate

1993 Kawasaki Zx1100 D1

CarHunch analysed 267 real MOT records for the 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100 D1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 63.4% below UK average
16.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,343
typical mileage
22,201–40,739 middle half
1.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100 D1

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (97%) 260 14.6% 0.12
Other (3%) 7 90.5% 0.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100 D1 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,201
low mileage
33,343
typical
40,739
high mileage

Half of all 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100 D1 vehicles fall between 22,201 and 40,739 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100 D1

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 29.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 29.3%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.1%
    Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive
  • 17.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 14.6%
    Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 14.6%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 12.2%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 12.2%
    Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.

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