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J786 MDY

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,664 mi
Last recorded17,664 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 110025,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 MDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 17,664 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 17,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 16,618 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 16,608 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 15,325 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 15,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 14,842 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 13,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 12,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 12,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 12,532 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,488 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 9,802 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,802 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J786 MDY is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J786 MDY, 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 J786 MDY registered?

J786 MDY is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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