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M542 EHW

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,277 mi
Last recorded33,277 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 EHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,199 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 32,197 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,966 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 31,831 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,568 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,551 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,757 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,757 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,023 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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M542 EHW is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,576 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 M542 EHW, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M542 EHW is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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