MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front brake level has some free travel
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
acf50 all over bike
no plate deteariated
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both. (2.3.3)
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))
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))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
slight binding on front disc brakes
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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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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What year was R149 MAA registered?
R149 MAA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R149 MAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R149 MAA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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