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R256 EJL

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,503 mi
Last recorded2,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 110030,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 EJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 2,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 2,503 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2023 2,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 2,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 1,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,900 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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R256 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,282 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 R256 EJL, 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 28 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 R256 EJL registered?

R256 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R256 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 EJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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