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M397 XPU

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,145 mi
Last recorded32,145 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 110021,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 XPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 32,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 30,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 29,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 28,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 25,881 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,510 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 243,515 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 21,667 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,563 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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M397 XPU is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,604 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 M397 XPU, 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 31 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 M397 XPU registered?

M397 XPU is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M397 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M397 XPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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