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P174 BPB

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,488 mi
Last recorded26,488 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 BPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 25,657 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 25,657 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 22,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 21,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 15,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,958 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,477 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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P174 BPB is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P174 BPB, 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 P174 BPB registered?

P174 BPB is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P174 BPB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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