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H978 VVG

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,053 mi
Last recorded27,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 75017,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 VVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 27,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 27,053 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Other lamp problem rectified Loose wiring (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Loose wiring rectified (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working new bulbs fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps No plate repositioned to receive light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear control switch wire reconnected (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,525 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 25,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb contacts cleaned (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,457 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn - not excessive

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,262 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Fail 17 Apr 2021 23,174 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,030 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 10,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,823 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 10,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 8,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 7,558 miles

Front Michelin A59 Condition is deteriorating due to the effects of oxidation.Recommend replacement

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

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

Rubber missing from off-side riders footrest

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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H978 VVG is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,459 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 H978 VVG, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H978 VVG is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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