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P982 KKY

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,175 mi
Last recorded48,175 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 KKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,463 miles

centre stand spring very weak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,441 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

centre stand spring very weak

Pass 2 May 2008 44,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,160 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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P982 KKY is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P982 KKY, 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 P982 KKY registered?

P982 KKY is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P982 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P982 KKY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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