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K198 JMA

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,759 mi
Last recorded18,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 JMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 18,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,436 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 18,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,732 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 17,450 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 17,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,973 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,615 miles

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

rear tyre starting to get close to the limit

throttel sticks on full right lock

Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,221 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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K198 JMA is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K198 JMA, 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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What year was K198 JMA registered?

K198 JMA is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K198 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K198 JMA 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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