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J553 VEF

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,519 mi
Last recorded42,519 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 VEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,519 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 42,517 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,002 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 40,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 38,592 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 38,589 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2014 37,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 34,099 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2009 33,253 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2008 32,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,538 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2007 31,498 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2006 30,467 miles

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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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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J553 VEF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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