Kawasaki Zzr1100 (1995)

126 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100

CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 5.1% above UK average
85.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
31,849
typical mileage
21,964–39,585 middle half
20.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.68
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100

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.
  • ⚠️ 20.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 (99%) 125 85.4% 1.69
Other (1%) 1 50% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100 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.

21,964
low mileage
31,849
typical
39,585
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100 vehicles fall between 21,964 and 39,585 miles.

1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).

58 25 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.68
Avg failures per vehicle
6.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Kawasaki Zzr1100

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

  • 47.6%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 46.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 28.1%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 23.2%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 20%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.9%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 17.8%
    Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 17.3%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Zzr1100:

1990 1994