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R266 KFW

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Brown Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,636 mi
Last recorded15,636 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 75017,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,636 miles

registration plate slightly deteriorated, not enough to warrant failure

Fail 14 Apr 2010 15,636 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

registration plate slightly deteriorated, not enough to warrant failure

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,037 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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R266 KFW is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Brown with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,459 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 R266 KFW, 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 28 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 R266 KFW registered?

R266 KFW is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R266 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 KFW shows 6 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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