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J752 NSW

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,877 mi
Last recorded48,877 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ752 NSW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,877 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,389 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,380 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,521 miles

inlet tubes slightly perished and cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,004 miles

movement on both exhaust securing clamps

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,677 miles

inlet manifold rubbers cracking slightly

slight wear rear brake clevis pin

Fail 29 Jul 2016 45,655 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released on front lever switch (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated underneath pipes (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' bottom race (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,183 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 45,147 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,584 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,569 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,369 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,899 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2006 288,875 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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J752 NSW is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 25,208 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 J752 NSW, 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 34 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 J752 NSW registered?

J752 NSW is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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