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K513 HYD

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,241 mi
Last recorded71,241 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 HYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,241 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 71,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 65,776 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 65,776 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 59,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 58,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,293 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 44,293 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2015 44,293 miles

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

N/S indicator tell tale not working but indicator can be seen from normal riding position

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,293 miles

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

N/S indicator tell tale not working but indicator can be seen from normal riding position

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,757 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,167 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 29,167 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,552 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 18,781 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 17,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,906 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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K513 HYD is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K513 HYD, 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 K513 HYD registered?

K513 HYD is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K513 HYD shows 24 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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