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R386 SFC

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,755 mi
Last recorded11,755 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 75018,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 SFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 11,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,028 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,968 miles

choke lever broken

speedo clocks damaged

Fail 5 May 2009 10,968 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

choke lever broken

speedo clocks damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2008 10,869 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,869 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,506 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 10,506 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 10,284 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 10,284 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R386 SFC is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 18,401 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 R386 SFC, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R386 SFC registered?

R386 SFC is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 750, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R386 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 SFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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