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K136 SNP

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK136 SNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 9 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,877 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 33,861 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding ************ solid *********** (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play cannot be checked-rear brake seized (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim cannot be checked-rear brake seized (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 33,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 33,283 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached not riveted adequately and about to break (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear tyre has been plugged

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,528 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 32,522 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 32,509 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,521 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,087 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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K136 SNP is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 24,103 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 K136 SNP, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K136 SNP is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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