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L97 UBD

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Blue Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,446 mi
Last recorded28,446 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 UBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 28,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 26,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 25,553 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,588 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 23,587 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 23,097 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking causing engine to maintain revs (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,159 miles

front tyre slight perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,546 miles

front brake binding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 20,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,351 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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L97 UBD is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Blue with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 23,419 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 L97 UBD, 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 32 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 L97 UBD registered?

L97 UBD is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L97 UBD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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