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P310 FBL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,211 mi
Last recorded69,211 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 FBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,211 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 68,895 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 68,895 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,411 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s footrest slightly damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2020 66,411 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s footrest slightly damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 64,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,112 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 62,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,801 miles

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

slight play on gearchange

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,801 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

slight play on gearchange

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,762 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 52,762 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,689 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,837 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,380 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 45,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,151 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 40,505 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 Jun 2007 35,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,408 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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P310 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,747 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 P310 FBL, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P310 FBL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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