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P153 DAU

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,387 mi
Last recorded26,387 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 DAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 26,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 26,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,087 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 26,050 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,824 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,519 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 16,562 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 16,170 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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P153 DAU is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P153 DAU, 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 P153 DAU registered?

P153 DAU is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P153 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 DAU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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