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S527 YOX

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,482 mi
Last recorded14,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 110030,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 YOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 14,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 14,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 13,906 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,873 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 13,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 13,834 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 12,441 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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S527 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S527 YOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S527 YOX registered?

S527 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S527 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 YOX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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