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J258 UNV

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,192 mi
Last recorded39,192 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 UNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 39,192 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,637 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 37,652 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2014 34,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 31,071 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 27,298 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,298 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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J258 UNV is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,848 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 J258 UNV, 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 34 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 J258 UNV registered?

J258 UNV is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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