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P748 OVV

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,268 mi
Last recorded32,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 OVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 32,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 31,216 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,839 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 26,255 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 26,255 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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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P748 OVV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black 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 P748 OVV, 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 P748 OVV registered?

P748 OVV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P748 OVV 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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