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J780 TNM

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Yellow Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,591 mi
Last recorded23,591 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 TNM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,591 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 23,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 22,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 21,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 21,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 21,030 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 20,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,419 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 20,416 miles

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2016 20,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 20,337 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,985 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 19,985 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 18,780 miles

Front tyre valve deteriorating.

Top yoke left hand fork tube clamp has slight fracture. (borderline pass).

Pass 26 May 2012 17,552 miles

front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,552 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 17,552 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,525 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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J780 TNM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Yellow with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J780 TNM, 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 J780 TNM registered?

J780 TNM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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