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H586 YTV

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,749 mi
Last recorded38,749 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr29,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH586 YTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch cable frayed

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2023 38,748 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch cable frayed

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,233 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure right hand (4.4.1 (c) (i))

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2022 38,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached left hand (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working left hand (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure right hand (4.4.1 (c) (i))

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 25 May 2021 37,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,753 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 36,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 36,934 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 36,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,494 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,494 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 35,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,601 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,588 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 33,534 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 11,008 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?

Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Throttle operating incorrectly 11
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H586 YTV is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,692 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H586 YTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H586 YTV is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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