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H880 ODC

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,043 mi
Last recorded19,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH880 ODC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,043 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 19,015 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s fork leg,seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,589 miles

Front brakeline at master cylinder tight

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 17,589 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakeline at master cylinder tight

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,396 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated headers at collector (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2017 17,396 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated headers at collector (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 18,433 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,998 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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H880 ODC is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H880 ODC, 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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H880 ODC is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 21 May 1991.

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