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J329 ORN

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,573 mi
Last recorded21,573 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 110019,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 ORN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 21,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 21,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 21,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 20,792 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Incorrect diection (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,586 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,531 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 42,466 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,915 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

oil leak

speedo cable insecure

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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J329 ORN is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,456 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 1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J329 ORN, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J329 ORN is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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