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P37 GUD

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,812 mi
Last recorded63,812 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 GUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 63,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 59,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 54,711 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 May 2016 54,711 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,557 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 51,557 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fail 24 May 2014 48,095 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,412 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,400 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 43,400 miles

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

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 399,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,621 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 37,565 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,547 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,359 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,027 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,027 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,476 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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P37 GUD is a 1997 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 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 P37 GUD, 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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P37 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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