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J437 DAU

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,045 mi
Last recorded11,045 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 DAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 11,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 11,044 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,002 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

left footrest damaged but useable

rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2013 10,761 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

nearside footres damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,466 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

carburettor rubbers splitting

left foot rest damaged

rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,425 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

carburetor rubbers splitting

clutch lever shortened

left foot rest damaged

rear tyre splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2010 10,425 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

carburetor rubbers splitting

clutch lever shortened

left foot rest damaged

rear tyre splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,568 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

left foot rest damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,357 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

left footrest broken

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,352 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

left footrest broken

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,338 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

nearside riders footrest broken

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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J437 DAU is a 1992 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 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 J437 DAU, 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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J437 DAU is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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