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K396 JVO

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,401 mi
Last recorded23,401 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 JVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 23,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 23,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 22,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 20,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 19,721 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 19,721 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,513 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 19,513 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 18,093 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,815 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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K396 JVO is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K396 JVO, 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 K396 JVO registered?

K396 JVO is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K396 JVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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