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L171 JBE

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,445 mi
Last recorded35,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 JBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,445 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 35,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,512 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,645 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,199 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 24,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 23,766 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,981 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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L171 JBE is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L171 JBE, 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 L171 JBE registered?

L171 JBE is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L171 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 JBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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