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J584 JOU

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,994 mi
Last recorded36,994 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 75017,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ584 JOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,994 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,994 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,427 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 33,422 miles

Inner Front Lower Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Inner Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Outer Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,308 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 26,215 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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J584 JOU is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,459 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 J584 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J584 JOU is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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