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H393 PAX

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,389 mi
Last recorded26,389 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH393 PAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 26,295 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 26,293 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,274 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 26,274 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm remaing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,925 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 24,599 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 22,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007

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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H393 PAX is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H393 PAX, 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 H393 PAX registered?

H393 PAX is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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