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R205 UWL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 UWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 33,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 33,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 32,611 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,406 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

road test shows significant run out of front discs when brake applied

Pass 19 Jun 2021 30,771 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,257 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,178 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,644 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 28,644 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,618 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,677 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,930 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 24,406 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,081 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,747 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,607 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,845 miles

front brakes binding

front tyre sidewall cracked

rear brake pads worn down

rear tyre valve split

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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R205 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R205 UWL, 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 R205 UWL registered?

R205 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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