Kawasaki Zephyr 750

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 738 cc

L71 XHRMOT history

L71 XHR is a black petrol Kawasaki Zephyr 750 first used on 15 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 34,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
34,737 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 XHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Zephyr 750
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
738 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 XHR was last recorded at 34,737 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2008: 30,346 miles, lower than 30,385 miles on 3 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,605 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,737 miles
  • 2023 – 34,605 miles
  • 2022 – 33,971 miles
  • 2020 – 33,887 miles
  • 2019 – 33,701 miles
  • 2018 – 33,581 miles
  • 2017 – 33,368 miles
  • 2016 – 33,227 miles
  • 2015 – 32,972 miles
  • 2014 – 32,861 miles
  • 2013 – 32,106 miles
  • 2012 – 31,919 miles
  • 2011 – 30,707 miles
  • 2009 – 30,556 miles
  • 2008 – 30,346 miles
  • 2007 – 30,385 miles
  • 2006 – 29,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,737 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,737 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,737 miles
    Test number
    213243917323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,605 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    947399643220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,154 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    163818904983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,971 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    938792153955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,887 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    33,887 miles
    Test number
    676855308891
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Pass33,701 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    618834839712
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass33,581 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    770038023589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,368 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,368 miles
    Test number
    923946493636
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  9. Pass33,227 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    222776485863
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  10. Pass32,972 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    958287275166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  11. Pass32,861 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,861 miles
    Test number
    388554864115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,106 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,106 miles
    Test number
    826324843136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,919 miles (+1,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,919 miles
    Test number
    187104192461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  14. Pass30,707 miles (+151)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,707 miles
    Test number
    319909111022
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
  15. Pass30,556 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,556 miles
    Test number
    942364359241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,346 miles (-39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,346 miles
    Test number
    702545538270
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  17. Pass30,385 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,385 miles
    Test number
    150615917283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    240196516291
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  19. Pass29,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    351156516274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 XHR

Does L71 XHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 XHR expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 XHR?
The MOT on L71 XHR expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 XHR done?
L71 XHR was recorded at 34,737 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 256 miles a year.
Has L71 XHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 XHR has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2006.
Has the mileage on L71 XHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L71 XHR find?
L71 XHR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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