MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake slightly binding
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100?
Based on 6,187 MOT tests across 591 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J553 VEF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 J553 VEF, 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 J553 VEF registered?
J553 VEF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 May 1992.
Is J553 VEF safe to buy?
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