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N861 FMB

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,719 mi
Last recorded28,719 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 110019,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 FMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 28,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 28,690 miles

Front Position lamp not working loose connection (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,490 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 28,489 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to near together (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 28,489 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear caliper bolt incorrectly fitted

clip link on chain

handlebar risers bent

Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,470 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 19,943 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 May 2008 19,054 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2008 19,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,329 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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N861 FMB is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,456 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 N861 FMB, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N861 FMB is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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