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L786 CPR

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 75027,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 CPR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 37,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 36,047 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating not operating smoothly (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 33,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,365 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 33,365 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 33,358 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 33,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,178 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 33,178 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,576 miles

rear brake pads on limit.

front tyre wearing low.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,318 miles

exhaust system corroding, slight leak at collectors.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,060 miles

exhaust collector pipes corroding and leaking slightly, rewcommend attention soon.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,060 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

exhaust collector pipes corroding and leaking slightly, rewcommend attention soon.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,667 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,736 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,903 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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L786 CPR is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L786 CPR, 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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L786 CPR is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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