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H502 GBP

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,134 mi
Last recorded26,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH502 GBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 26,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 24,421 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 23,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 21,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 20,004 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 20,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 18,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 16,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 15,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 12,293 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 9,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,069 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 9,064 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,947 miles

slight play in swing arm pivot

Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,776 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,645 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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H502 GBP is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 18,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H502 GBP, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H502 GBP is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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The MOT history for H502 GBP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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