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G194 XWS

1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

24,219 mi
Last recorded24,219 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 55023,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 XWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 24,213 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,194 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,181 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,159 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?

Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,073
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 200
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 99
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
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G194 XWS is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,603 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 550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G194 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G194 XWS registered?

G194 XWS is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G194 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G194 XWS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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