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G961 YNF

1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,926 mi
Last recorded47,926 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 55023,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 YNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,926 miles

Front brake grabbing

Rear wheel bearing has play in

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,189 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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G961 YNF is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G961 YNF, 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 G961 YNF registered?

G961 YNF is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G961 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G961 YNF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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