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JKH 489L

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,856 mi
Last recorded48,856 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 110030,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 489L
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,405 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 46,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 44,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 42,681 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,118 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,091 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 23,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,925 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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JKH 489L is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,282 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 JKH 489L, 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 28 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 JKH 489L registered?

JKH 489L is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JKH 489L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 489L shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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