Kawasaki ZEPHER
Real ownership data from 66 UK ZEPHER motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZEPHER problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Other | fail | 2.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZEPHER mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | 24,320 mi | 763 | 66.07% |
| 1995 | 13 | 21,829 mi | 711 | 75.89% |
| 1992 | 15 | 24,866 mi | 751 | 80.56% |
| 1991 | 16 | 33,158 mi | 580 | 79.28% |
ZEPHER questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZEPHER?
Across 66 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZEPHER?
The median Kawasaki ZEPHER in the UK has covered 25,512 miles, and typically rides about 698 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,386 and 37,538 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZEPHER reliable?
76.39% of Kawasaki ZEPHER MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 66 Kawasaki ZEPHER motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.