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P434 JRJ

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,108 mi
Last recorded14,108 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 JRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 14,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,108 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 14,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,108 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,108 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,092 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,821 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,567 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 13,567 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,567 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,218 miles

front brake holding on slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,997 miles

front tyre side wall slightly perished

rear tyre has small cut across tread

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,876 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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P434 JRJ is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P434 JRJ, 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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What year was P434 JRJ registered?

P434 JRJ is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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