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J698 BSA

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Multi-colour Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,327 mi
Last recorded34,327 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 BSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 33,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,528 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 30,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 29,639 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 29,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,964 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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J698 BSA is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Multi-colour with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J698 BSA, 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 J698 BSA registered?

J698 BSA is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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