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M872 SWF

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,940 mi
Last recorded3,940 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 SWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 3,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 3,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 3,925 miles

Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,737 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tested as single seat bike ,no rear foot pegs fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2016 3,725 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to test (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 3,299 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 3,299 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 2,652 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 2,652 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 1,597 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 1,597 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 10 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 10 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,981 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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M872 SWF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Black with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M872 SWF, 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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M872 SWF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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