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M450 YBV

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Purple Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,606 mi
Last recorded15,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 110021,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 YBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 15,606 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 24,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 23,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 23,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,035 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 23,035 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,756 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 22,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,495 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,791 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 20,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 18,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 18,038 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,636 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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M450 YBV is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Purple with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M450 YBV, 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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M450 YBV is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M450 YBV shows 18 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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