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H481 KDG

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,686 mi
Last recorded24,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 75027,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 KDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 24,686 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 23,480 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre Wear Slightly Uneven

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 23,456 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre Wear Slightly Uneven

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,089 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 22,053 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 21,053 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 19,944 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe Perished

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

Pass 18 May 2021 18,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 16,549 miles

slight front brake judder

Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 14,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,339 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 13,256 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake binding slightly

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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H481 KDG is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H481 KDG, 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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H481 KDG is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 12 July 1991.

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