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K227 LGW

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,231 mi
Last recorded22,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 LGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 22,231 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 22,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 21,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 20,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 20,630 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched brake union twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and white plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 20,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 19,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 19,588 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 19,579 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 18,616 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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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K227 LGW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K227 LGW, 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 K227 LGW registered?

K227 LGW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K227 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K227 LGW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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