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J499 HAB

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,562 mi
Last recorded37,562 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 HAB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 37,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 37,197 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 37,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 36,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,523 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 35,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,920 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 34,920 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,040 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 332,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,406 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

os lower frame rail slightly corroded

tyre treads wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,642 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 29,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,019 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 27,005 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,733 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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J499 HAB is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J499 HAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J499 HAB registered?

J499 HAB is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J499 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 HAB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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