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H495 FVR

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,342 mi
Last recorded31,342 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 FVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has perishing to sidewalls

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 31,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has perishing to sidewalls

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,272 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 30,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 29,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 28,026 miles

Slight bind on front brake noticed at time of test

Slight bind on rear brake noticed at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,548 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 25,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 22,494 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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H495 FVR is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H495 FVR, 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 H495 FVR registered?

H495 FVR is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H495 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H495 FVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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