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P717 TGN

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,097 mi
Last recorded21,097 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 110019,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 TGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 21,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 21,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 20,773 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 20,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,553 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,553 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,725 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 19,725 miles

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,168 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 18,590 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P717 TGN is a 1996 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 63.6%.

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 P717 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P717 TGN registered?

P717 TGN is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P717 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 TGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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