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J798 YWW

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,235 mi
Last recorded27,235 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 YWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 27,235 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake pads worn on pins

oil on rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,311 miles

travel on front brake lever

Fail 2 Aug 2006 23,681 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front brake becoming excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,681 miles

front brake becoming excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2005 21,750 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake lever high travel

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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J798 YWW is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J798 YWW, 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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J798 YWW is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 29 July 1992.

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The MOT history for J798 YWW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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