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H97 KEH

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 75027,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 KEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,623 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sprocket cush rubbers slightly worn

Slight engine oil leak from valve cover

Fail 15 May 2026 69,623 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working N/S rear indicator bulb, was loose in bulb holder (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear sprocket cush rubbers slightly worn

Slight engine oil leak from valve cover

Pass 7 May 2025 68,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight engine valve cover oil leak

Fail 7 May 2025 68,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight engine valve cover oil leak

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation New switch fitted during test by customer (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 66,407 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Slight binding to front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Requires cleaning (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 63,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,647 miles

Centre Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 52,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,329 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 49,324 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 May 2011 46,317 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 46,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,393 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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H97 KEH is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H97 KEH, 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 H97 KEH registered?

H97 KEH is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 6 March 1991.

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