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P655 DRB

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,161 mi
Last recorded29,161 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 DRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 29,161 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 29,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,964 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 40,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 40,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 40,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,856 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 18,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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P655 DRB is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P655 DRB, 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 P655 DRB registered?

P655 DRB is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P655 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 DRB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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