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M551 HDF

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,391 mi
Last recorded46,391 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 110021,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 HDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 46,391 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,085 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 44,081 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 42,375 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 42,375 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 41,294 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,236 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 39,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,542 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 35,937 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 33,699 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 33,695 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

off side front foot rest slightly loose

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,482 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 31,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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M551 HDF is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M551 HDF, 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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M551 HDF is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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