Kawasaki Zephyr 750
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 738 cc
K81 GAVMOT history
K81 GAV is a green petrol Kawasaki Zephyr 750 first used on 13 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 40,761 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K81 GAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- Zephyr 750
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 738 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 13 May 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K81 GAV was last recorded at 40,761 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,336 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 425 miles
- Average per year
- 461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,761 miles
- 2025 – 40,336 miles
- 2024 – 39,557 miles
- 2023 – 38,975 miles
- 2022 – 38,488 miles
- 2021 – 37,787 miles
- 2020 – 37,373 miles
- 2019 – 37,065 miles
- 2018 – 36,870 miles
- 2017 – 36,557 miles
- 2016 – 36,188 miles
- 2015 – 36,084 miles
- 2014 – 35,766 miles
- 2013 – 35,318 miles
- 2012 – 34,785 miles
- 2011 – 34,274 miles
- 2010 – 33,657 miles
- 2009 – 33,272 miles
- 2008 – 32,787 miles
- 2007 – 32,208 miles
- 2006 – 31,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,761 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,761 miles (+425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 40,761 miles
- Test number
- 879079244233
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Pass40,336 miles (+779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 40,336 miles
- Test number
- 387769835497
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass39,557 miles (+582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 39,557 miles
- Test number
- 267943484748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass38,975 miles (+487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 38,975 miles
- Test number
- 123997883806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass38,488 miles (+701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 38,488 miles
- Test number
- 138541136765
- AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass37,787 miles (+414)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 37,787 miles
- Test number
- 251615784771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,373 miles (+308)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 37,373 miles
- Test number
- 212161354290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,065 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 37,065 miles
- Test number
- 367222215457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,870 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 36,870 miles
- Test number
- 182948817792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,557 miles (+369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 36,557 miles
- Test number
- 528409949839
- AdvisoryRear brake has slight binding
Pass36,188 miles (+104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,188 miles
- Test number
- 682814939873
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit on o/s edge of tyre (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryNeutral light not working
Pass36,084 miles (+318)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,084 miles
- Test number
- 486816095102
- NoteFront tyre cracking with age
Pass35,766 miles (+448)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 35,766 miles
- Test number
- 335313104252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,318 miles (+533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,318 miles
- Test number
- 648941203296
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass34,785 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 34,785 miles
- Test number
- 606418992151
- NoteRear brake slight bind
- NoteSlight wear in cush drive rubbers
Fail34,785 miles (+511)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,785 miles
- Test number
- 937878692199
- Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
- NoteRear brake slight bind
- NoteSlight wear in cush drive rubbers
Pass34,274 miles (+617)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,274 miles
- Test number
- 749674601204
- AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- NoteRear tyre slightly perished
Pass33,657 miles (+385)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 33,657 miles
- Test number
- 464617770109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,272 miles (+485)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 33,272 miles
- Test number
- 100169499173
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- NoteN/s rear cush drive slight movment
Pass32,787 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,787 miles
- Test number
- 682398908241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,208 miles (+655)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 32,208 miles
- Test number
- 850142807238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,553 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 31,553 miles
- Test number
- 223996396139
- AdvisoryBrake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryCentre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Questions about K81 GAV
- Does K81 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 GAV is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K81 GAV?
- The MOT on K81 GAV is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K81 GAV done?
- K81 GAV was recorded at 40,761 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 461 miles a year.
- Has K81 GAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K81 GAV has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2012.
- Has the mileage on K81 GAV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K81 GAV find?
- K81 GAV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake binding but not excessively; wheel alignment slightly misaligned.
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