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P949 LPO

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,215 mi
Last recorded8,215 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 LPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 8,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 8,132 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 8,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 7,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 6,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,968 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 5,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 5,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 4,126 miles

rear suspension bump stops have perished

Pass 1 Mar 2014 3,863 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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P949 LPO is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P949 LPO, 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 P949 LPO registered?

P949 LPO is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P949 LPO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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