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L981 KFL

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,185 mi
Last recorded13,185 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 110024,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 KFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 13,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 12,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,577 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 12,577 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,254 miles

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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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L981 KFL is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L981 KFL, 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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L981 KFL is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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