Kawasaki ZZ-R1100
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,052 cc
L43 VMWMOT history
L43 VMW is a black petrol Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 first used on 29 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 50,288 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L43 VMW
- 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
- 29 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L43 VMW was last recorded at 50,288 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2016: 41,213 miles, lower than 41,224 miles on 2 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,068 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 220 miles
- Average per year
- 935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,288 miles
- 2025 – 50,068 miles
- 2022 – 50,033 miles
- 2020 – 47,796 miles
- 2019 – 47,142 miles
- 2018 – 44,959 miles
- 2017 – 41,574 miles
- 2016 – 41,213 miles
- 2015 – 41,215 miles
- 2014 – 40,610 miles
- 2013 – 40,280 miles
- 2012 – 39,239 miles
- 2011 – 35,394 miles
- 2009 – 35,260 miles
- 2008 – 35,133 miles
- 2006 – 34,463 miles
- 2005 – 30,877 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,288 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Tyre has uneven wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,288 miles (+220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 50,288 miles
- Test number
- 968912093580
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,068 miles (+35)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 50,068 miles
- Test number
- 440600959715
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,033 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 50,033 miles
- Test number
- 320437423277
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail50,033 miles (+2,237)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,033 miles
- Test number
- 865161324547
- DangerousRear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testHandlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass47,796 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 47,796 miles
- Test number
- 345313002784
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail47,774 miles (+632)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,774 miles
- Test number
- 155620956498
- MajorFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,142 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 47,142 miles
- Test number
- 622532043940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,959 miles (+3,385)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 44,959 miles
- Test number
- 879223877081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,574 miles (+361)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,574 miles
- Test number
- 483542561044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,213 miles (-11)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 41,213 miles
- Test number
- 856462854020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,224 miles (+9)2 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,224 miles
- Test number
- 594990324425
- DangerousFront Brake component leaking fluid fluid on and around calipers (3.2.B4)
- DangerousRear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
- FailureRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- FailureRear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
- AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower link (2.4.A2a(i))
- AdvisoryFront brake spongey
Pass41,215 miles (+605)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,215 miles
- Test number
- 166524865021
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- NoteThrottle sticks slightly
Pass40,610 miles (+330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 40,610 miles
- Test number
- 515357274063
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Pass40,280 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 40,280 miles
- Test number
- 577372433007
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail40,280 miles (+1,041)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,280 miles
- Test number
- 807562133078
- Repaired at testRear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass39,239 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 39,239 miles
- Test number
- 869904132079
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass35,394 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,394 miles
- Test number
- 155055411449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,260 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,260 miles
- Test number
- 172898149148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,133 miles (+670)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,133 miles
- Test number
- 272009848471
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass34,463 miles (+3,586)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 34,463 miles
- Test number
- 453452756454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 30,877 miles
- Test number
- 151674155353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,877 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,877 miles
- Test number
- 550214155354
- FailureFront Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- FailureSteering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- NoteCHAIN GUARD MISSING
Questions about L43 VMW
- Does L43 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 VMW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L43 VMW?
- The MOT on L43 VMW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L43 VMW done?
- L43 VMW was recorded at 50,288 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 935 miles a year.
- Has L43 VMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L43 VMW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on L43 VMW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L43 VMW find?
- L43 VMW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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