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J109 PFK

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr28,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 PFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,376 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,376 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,767 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,329 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,615 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 43,615 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,460 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 39,043 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,548 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,974 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,974 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,723 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 30,730 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 22,615 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?

Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Throttle operating incorrectly 11
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J109 PFK is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 28,144 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J109 PFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J109 PFK registered?

J109 PFK is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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