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P343 JYB

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,979 mi
Last recorded18,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 110019,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 JYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 18,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 18,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,382 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 18,382 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 May 2015 18,382 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,167 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 15,544 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,025 miles

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

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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P343 JYB is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P343 JYB, 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 P343 JYB registered?

P343 JYB is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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