Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,052 cc

K42 BBHMOT history

K42 BBH is a black petrol Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 first used on 7 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
52,866 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 BBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ZZ-R1100
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,052 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 BBH was last recorded at 52,866 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,866 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,866 miles
  • 2023 – 49,299 miles
  • 2022 – 49,298 miles
  • 2021 – 49,237 miles
  • 2019 – 49,192 miles
  • 2018 – 49,038 miles
  • 2017 – 48,887 miles
  • 2016 – 48,887 miles
  • 2015 – 44,812 miles
  • 2013 – 44,769 miles
  • 2011 – 44,478 miles
  • 2009 – 39,569 miles
  • 2007 – 36,653 miles
  • 2006 – 36,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,866 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    134906260636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,866 miles (+3,567)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    481793877660
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass49,299 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    749761212386
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass49,298 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,298 miles
    Test number
    234951564324
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Mudguard insecure

  5. Pass49,237 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    344170945533
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass49,192 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    246942511154
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass49,038 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    880961954794
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass48,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    251088142191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,887 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    568921442104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    250485617620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,811 miles (+42)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,811 miles
    Test number
    768909305252
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass44,769 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    645198103289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,478 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,478 miles
    Test number
    416222121249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,446 miles (+4,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    115300811284
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  15. Pass39,569 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    754515479229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,537 miles (+2,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    914702169209
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  17. Pass36,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    373611657429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,653 miles (+484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    684861857249
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  19. Pass36,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    252869816436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,169 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    550563196051
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • NoteAdvise rear cus drive worn

Questions about K42 BBH

Does K42 BBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 BBH expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 BBH?
The MOT on K42 BBH expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 BBH done?
K42 BBH was recorded at 52,866 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 862 miles a year.
Has K42 BBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 BBH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K42 BBH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K42 BBH find?
K42 BBH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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