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H994 DWS

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH994 DWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 77,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,548 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 66,461 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 65,090 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 65,090 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2014 56,992 miles

advise, slight corrosion evident on front fork stanchions.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,611 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,913 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

advise, slight perishing evident in rear tread pattern.

advise, slight weeping from both fork stanchions.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,811 miles

front brake slightly binding

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 May 2009 47,026 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 47,026 miles

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

exhaust has slight leak

rear tyre near limit

Pass 9 May 2008 46,307 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 46,299 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,246 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 42,839 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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H994 DWS is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 H994 DWS, 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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H994 DWS is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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