MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,690 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking/tight to turn, not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake starting to bind
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Chain guard missing
brake caliper vibration strips u/s
Chain guard missing
brake caliper vibration strips u/s
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G228 RFV is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G228 RFV, 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 G228 RFV registered?
G228 RFV is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 July 1990.
Is G228 RFV safe to buy?
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