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R3 KWA

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,723 mi
Last recorded25,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 KWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 25,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 24,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 22,896 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 22,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 21,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 19,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,705 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 15,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 15,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 14,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,258 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 10,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2006 9,235 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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R3 KWA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R3 KWA, 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 R3 KWA registered?

R3 KWA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R3 KWA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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