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H197 FKL

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,628 mi
Last recorded38,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 75027,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 FKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,628 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 38,627 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,011 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sprocket carrier slight freeplay

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,400 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,695 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 35,032 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 34,474 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 750?

Based on 10,017 MOT tests across 1,089 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 163
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 89
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
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H197 FKL is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 27,960 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 750 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H197 FKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H197 FKL registered?

H197 FKL is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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