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H615 BGJ

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr

Brown Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,121 mi
Last recorded34,121 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH615 BGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,058 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 34,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,773 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 33,773 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,422 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 31,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,816 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,816 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 23,667 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?

Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Throttle operating incorrectly 11
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H615 BGJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr in Brown with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zephyr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H615 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H615 BGJ registered?

H615 BGJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is H615 BGJ safe to buy?

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