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P803 NKP

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,768 mi
Last recorded21,768 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 NKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 21,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 21,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 21,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 21,204 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 21,196 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,810 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 17,754 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2012 15,794 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 13,816 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2009 9,993 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 9,874 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,760 miles

front and rear tyers starting to perish

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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P803 NKP is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P803 NKP, 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 P803 NKP registered?

P803 NKP is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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