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N967 VVV

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,999 mi
Last recorded33,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN967 VVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 33,999 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 33,999 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Masked off RH Kickup (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,999 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 31,999 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 31,968 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 31,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 28,745 miles

Front tyre slight cracking between treads

Fail 30 May 2022 28,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyre slight cracking between treads

Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 28,650 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,414 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,413 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 26,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fuel tank drain blocked.

Fuel tap breather blocked.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,734 miles

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2007 23,144 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,667 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 20,667 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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N967 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N967 VVV, 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 N967 VVV registered?

N967 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 13 January 1996.

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