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J825 MLM

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,869 mi
Last recorded50,869 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 75026,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ825 MLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,869 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure Switch gear cluster slightly loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear Sprocket cush drive has slight free play

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,117 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight Misting to left hand fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,916 miles

engine noisey

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,976 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,141 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 45,085 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure brake pads corroded-seperating from back plate (3.2.A1j)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,409 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,616 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,828 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,396 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,974 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,843 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 35,223 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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J825 MLM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J825 MLM, 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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J825 MLM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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