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J869 RLJ

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,514 mi
Last recorded29,514 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ869 RLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 29,514 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rail above suspesion arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 29,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rail above suspesion arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,997 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 28,987 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 28,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,453 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 27,154 miles

Nearside 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 27,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 27,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 26,565 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 26,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,950 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 25,950 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,013 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,961 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 22,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,785 miles

r/h caliper showing signs of a slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,428 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 20,428 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,477 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,146 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,881 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2009 17,881 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 17,863 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,892 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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J869 RLJ is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J869 RLJ, 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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J869 RLJ is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 6 March 1992.

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