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R210 UWL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Green Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,410 mi
Last recorded15,410 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 110023,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 UWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 15,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 14,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 14,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 14,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 12,507 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 12,341 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 7,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,976 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 6,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,593 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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R210 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,747 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 R210 UWL, 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 29 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 R210 UWL registered?

R210 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R210 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 UWL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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