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P157 ADO

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,051 mi
Last recorded34,051 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 110019,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 ADO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 34,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,001 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 34,001 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,663 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,362 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,853 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,853 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,525 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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P157 ADO is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,456 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 P157 ADO, 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 30 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 P157 ADO registered?

P157 ADO is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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