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K843 AVU

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK843 AVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 29,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 28,785 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 28,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,045 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 28,044 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 27,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,449 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 25,683 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 25,044 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,682 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 24,682 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2013 23,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 May 2013 23,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,631 miles

rear no plate becoming delaminated - advise replacement

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,434 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,434 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,211 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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K843 AVU is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K843 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K843 AVU registered?

K843 AVU is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K843 AVU safe to buy?

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