MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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 wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 750?
Based on 10,017 MOT tests across 1,089 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R129 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R129 UWL, 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 R129 UWL registered?
R129 UWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R129 UWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R129 UWL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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