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R149 MAA

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,458 mi
Last recorded40,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 MAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,458 miles

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 40,458 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 40,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,713 miles

Front brake level has some free travel

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,711 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

acf50 all over bike

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,601 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,982 miles

no plate deteariated

Fail 11 Jan 2019 36,981 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

no plate deteariated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,290 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both. (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 34,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 32,963 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,475 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,558 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,558 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,602 miles

slight binding on front disc brakes

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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R149 MAA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R149 MAA, 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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R149 MAA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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