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J149 DSN

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,536 mi
Last recorded24,536 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 75027,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 DSN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 24,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,296 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 22,296 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,326 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 18,447 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 17,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,838 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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J149 DSN is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J149 DSN, 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 J149 DSN registered?

J149 DSN is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J149 DSN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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