MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear tyre starting to crack between treads
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?
Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M697 DLN registered?
M697 DLN is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 14 July 1995.
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