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J534 KHW

1999 Kawasaki Zephyr

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,262 mi
Last recorded35,262 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr31,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ534 KHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,262 miles

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

gear lever very loose

ignition switch loose and poorly attached

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,073 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake master cylinder come on in jerks, advise new seals/piston or possibly replacement master cylinder (1.2.1 (c))

Front Indicator tell tale both sides are bare bulbs, no weather protection

Front Modified lower yoke stop lock not contacting yoke on left turn

Front No 'Blue' high beam indicator

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Both sides, lower shock unit bush has free play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,241 miles

indicator tell tale lights insecure

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 30,192 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail rear sprocket carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

indicator tell tale lights insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2019 27,387 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 27,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 27,278 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 24,963 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 24,963 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

offside rear position lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,805 miles

number plate is cracked but is clearly visible

Fail 11 Oct 2017 22,687 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

number plate is cracked but is clearly visible

Pass 11 May 2016 24,833 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing has play (6.2.1e)

rear swinging arm has slight damage

Fail 6 May 2016 24,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing has play (6.2.1e)

rear swinging arm has slight damage

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,936 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 22,918 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,449 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,449 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,339 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?

Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Throttle operating incorrectly 11
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J534 KHW is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 31,945 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J534 KHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J534 KHW is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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