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M16 GWA

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,856 mi
Last recorded15,856 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 GWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,856 miles

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

Front & rear tyres old (2003 & 2004)

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

Inlet manifolds perishing

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 15,823 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,715 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 14,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,401 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 11,402 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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M16 GWA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,662 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 M16 GWA, 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 30 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 M16 GWA registered?

M16 GWA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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