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L794 USM

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,653 mi
Last recorded18,653 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL794 USM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 18,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 18,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 13,974 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 10,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,748 miles

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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L794 USM is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L794 USM, 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.

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What year was L794 USM registered?

L794 USM is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L794 USM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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