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J823 ONR

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,903 mi
Last recorded23,903 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 ONR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 22,351 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 22,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,274 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 18,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 18,255 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2013 17,634 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 17,634 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,242 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,720 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,127 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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J823 ONR is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J823 ONR, 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 J823 ONR registered?

J823 ONR is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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