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J696 KGL

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,432 mi
Last recorded40,432 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 KGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 40,432 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 40,432 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,446 miles

front forks slightly pitted

handlebars not central

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,688 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 18,688 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,725 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 14,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

micron exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,228 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 14,228 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

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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J696 KGL is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J696 KGL, 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 J696 KGL registered?

J696 KGL is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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