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L738 CUY

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,273 mi
Last recorded29,273 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 75027,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 CUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 29,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,253 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 29,143 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 29,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,761 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 28,761 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,672 miles

front tyre tread cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2009 28,638 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,071 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,071 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,322 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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L738 CUY is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,335 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 L738 CUY, 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 32 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 L738 CUY registered?

L738 CUY is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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