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K833 FAO

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,143 mi
Last recorded31,143 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 FAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 31,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,901 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 28,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 28,546 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 28,544 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 28,455 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,471 miles

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

throttle stiff

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,427 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,669 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,584 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 22,584 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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K833 FAO is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 24,103 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 K833 FAO, 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 33 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 K833 FAO registered?

K833 FAO is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K833 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K833 FAO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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