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R852 EJL

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,913 mi
Last recorded11,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 110030,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 EJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,913 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,848 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 11,599 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 11,589 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2012 10,950 miles

front brake disc chaffing caliper

Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 7,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 7,288 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R852 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R852 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 R852 EJL registered?

R852 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R852 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 EJL shows 12 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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