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K898 YWL

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,803 mi
Last recorded48,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 YWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,774 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,897 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,799 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,086 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 25,751 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,765 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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K898 YWL 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K898 YWL, 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 K898 YWL registered?

K898 YWL is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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