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J498 USX

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,797 mi
Last recorded17,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 USX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 17,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,555 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,941 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 13,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 12,565 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,485 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,746 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,073 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,218 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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J498 USX is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J498 USX, 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 J498 USX registered?

J498 USX is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J498 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J498 USX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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