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M697 DLN

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,912 mi
Last recorded48,912 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr22,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 DLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,912 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,857 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 48,857 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 1 May 2015 48,160 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,160 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,814 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside front brake caliper slightly sticking on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,086 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,317 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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M697 DLN is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 22,672 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 M697 DLN, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M697 DLN is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 14 July 1995.

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