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T288 BBF

1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Multi-colour Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,876 mi
Last recorded13,876 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 75014,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 BBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 13,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 13,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 13,817 miles

Both front indicators damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,617 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 13,617 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 13,482 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 12,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 12,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,749 miles

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

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 9,924 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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T288 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Multi-colour with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 14,410 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 T288 BBF, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T288 BBF registered?

T288 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T288 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 BBF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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