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J159 OUE

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,901 mi
Last recorded28,901 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr28,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 OUE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 28,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,817 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,796 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,251 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 28,224 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2011 27,480 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?

Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Throttle operating incorrectly 11
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J159 OUE is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 28,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zephyr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J159 OUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J159 OUE registered?

J159 OUE is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J159 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 OUE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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