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J803 WRD

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ803 WRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,529 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,332 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush Drive Rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Engine Oil Leak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,154 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 72,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 72,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,751 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,751 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,660 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,893 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,519 miles

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

Cush drive rubbers slightly worn

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate not standard size

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 66,532 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 65,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 60,483 miles

slight fuel leak on carbs

Pass 19 May 2007 57,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,534 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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J803 WRD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,747 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 J803 WRD, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J803 WRD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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