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J751 NLP

2000 Kawasaki Zephyr

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,304 mi
Last recorded33,304 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ751 NLP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 33,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,857 miles

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

headlight masked at time of test to obtain correct beam pattern

Fail 14 Oct 2022 32,857 miles

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

headlight masked at time of test to obtain correct beam pattern

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,988 miles

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

drive chain rivet poorly fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 31,988 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

drive chain rivet link poorly fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 31,781 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too far to the right taped over kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire petrol pipe replaced at station (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,729 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,658 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,438 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,065 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,893 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,645 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,657 miles

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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J751 NLP is a 2000 Kawasaki Zephyr in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J751 NLP, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J751 NLP is a 2000 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is J751 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J751 NLP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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