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S968 AVT

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

368 mi
Last recorded368 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 75017,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 AVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 368 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 224 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 22,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 20,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 20,422 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,272 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 36,152 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 36,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 35,974 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,893 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,444 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,889 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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S968 AVT is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S968 AVT, 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 S968 AVT registered?

S968 AVT is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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