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J838 PDD

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,240 mi
Last recorded52,240 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 PDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,240 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 52,240 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2022 52,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 52,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,711 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,591 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,525 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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J838 PDD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J838 PDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J838 PDD registered?

J838 PDD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J838 PDD safe to buy?

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