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J252 VVN

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Gold Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,668 mi
Last recorded10,668 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 VVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 10,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 9,464 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 9,464 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 5,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 1,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 1,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 961 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 961 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 893 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,136 miles

front and rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,007 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100?

Based on 6,187 MOT tests across 591 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
415
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
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J252 VVN is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Gold with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 25,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J252 VVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J252 VVN registered?

J252 VVN is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J252 VVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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