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H929 FKP

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,974 mi
Last recorded27,974 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH929 FKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 27,117 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working When applying front brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,059 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 26,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 26,137 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 24,359 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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 18 Aug 2010 22,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,450 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 disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,450 miles

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

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 disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,449 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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H929 FKP is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H929 FKP, 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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H929 FKP is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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