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R466 YJA

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,621 mi
Last recorded23,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 110030,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 YJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 23,621 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 23,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 23,369 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 23,333 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 23,333 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 23,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,933 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 22,811 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe has slight leak from small corrosion holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,594 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 22,594 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,035 miles

Nearside 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 1 Feb 2014 21,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,295 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,879 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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R466 YJA is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R466 YJA, 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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R466 YJA is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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