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P561 TAF

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,128 mi
Last recorded31,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 TAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,128 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,044 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 30,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,900 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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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P561 TAF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 18,401 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 P561 TAF, 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 29 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 P561 TAF registered?

P561 TAF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P561 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 TAF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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