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K712 OGK

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,833 mi
Last recorded24,833 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 110019,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 OGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 24,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate cut down.

Fail 21 May 2025 24,833 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate cut down.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 23,094 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sills (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 22,421 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sills (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2015 20,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,031 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

readjust rear brake light switch

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,916 miles

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

rear stop light works under high pressure

Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,389 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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K712 OGK is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,456 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 K712 OGK, 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 30 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 K712 OGK registered?

K712 OGK is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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The MOT history for K712 OGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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