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K231 OGN

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,812 mi
Last recorded28,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 OGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,746 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,694 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,680 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,396 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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K231 OGN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,747 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 K231 OGN, 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 29 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 K231 OGN registered?

K231 OGN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is K231 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 OGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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