Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,062 cc

L56 BPBMOT history

L56 BPB is a black petrol Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,708 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Zephyr 1100
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,062 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 BPB was last recorded at 40,708 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,534 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
174 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,708 miles
  • 2025 – 40,534 miles
  • 2024 – 40,400 miles
  • 2023 – 40,311 miles
  • 2022 – 40,125 miles
  • 2021 – 39,857 miles
  • 2019 – 38,226 miles
  • 2018 – 37,557 miles
  • 2017 – 36,310 miles
  • 2016 – 35,620 miles
  • 2015 – 35,173 miles
  • 2013 – 35,081 miles
  • 2012 – 34,372 miles
  • 2011 – 33,478 miles
  • 2010 – 31,396 miles
  • 2009 – 28,301 miles
  • 2008 – 24,904 miles
  • 2007 – 16,838 miles
  • 2006 – 14,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,708 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,708 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    610032091613
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass40,534 miles (+134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,534 miles
    Test number
    521590679851
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass40,400 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    454507805790
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass40,311 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,311 miles
    Test number
    437456195404
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass40,125 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    603863401487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass39,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    359513179913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,857 miles (+1,631)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    474077616307
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorHandlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass38,226 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    109874164411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,557 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    886044573652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,310 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    223173392312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,307 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    411091880910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,620 miles
    Test number
    467738605660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,620 miles (+447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,620 miles
    Test number
    392574536664
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass35,173 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,173 miles
    Test number
    607960115050
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass35,081 miles (+709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    857797703223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteChain guard missing

  16. Pass34,372 miles (+894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    409383002230
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteChain guard missing

  17. Pass33,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    108183381160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,478 miles (+2,082)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    466503581194
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • NoteChain guard missing

  19. Pass31,396 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,396 miles
    Test number
    500311890100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,301 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,301 miles
    Test number
    801124769136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,904 miles (+8,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,904 miles
    Test number
    213007088193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Pass16,838 miles (+2,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,838 miles
    Test number
    184151777144
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  23. Pass14,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,152 miles
    Test number
    623080376168
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Questions about L56 BPB

Does L56 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 BPB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 BPB?
The MOT on L56 BPB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 BPB done?
L56 BPB was recorded at 40,708 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has L56 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 BPB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L56 BPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L56 BPB find?
L56 BPB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front valve stem slightly damaged; rear brake binding but not excessively; rear valve stem slightly damaged.

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