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R889 YDA

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,596 mi
Last recorded47,596 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 YDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 46,890 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working Via front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Mounting arm broken allowing indicator to hang down (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 44,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,696 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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R889 YDA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R889 YDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R889 YDA registered?

R889 YDA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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