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N657 HWS

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,730 mi
Last recorded27,730 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 HWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 27,730 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 27,730 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,575 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

throttle has play in operation

Fail 8 Jun 2013 17,566 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fork oil leaking on to brakes

throttle has play in operation

Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,583 miles

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

throttle cable broken but not adversley affecting operation

Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,452 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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N657 HWS is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N657 HWS, 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 N657 HWS registered?

N657 HWS is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N657 HWS safe to buy?

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