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N56 FVX

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,286 mi
Last recorded17,286 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 FVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 17,286 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 17,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 16,478 miles

front wheel bearing slight rumble on rotation

Pass 19 May 2023 15,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,264 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 15,243 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,696 miles

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

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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N56 FVX 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 N56 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N56 FVX registered?

N56 FVX is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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