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H362 USO

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,082 mi
Last recorded38,082 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH362 USO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 38,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,079 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively borderline pass (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,699 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 36,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 34,018 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 33,908 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,407 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,790 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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H362 USO is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 26,487 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 H362 USO, 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 35 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 H362 USO registered?

H362 USO is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 12 February 1991.

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