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P71 VWL

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 75021,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 70,509 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

nearside front disc rusty on outside surface indicating a partially ceased caliper

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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P71 VWL is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P71 VWL, 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 P71 VWL registered?

P71 VWL is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P71 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 VWL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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