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H948 YYV

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Purple Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,238 mi
Last recorded30,238 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 YYV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 30,238 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,167 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,135 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 27,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,532 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 26,527 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,140 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 26,134 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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H948 YYV is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Purple with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H948 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H948 YYV registered?

H948 YYV is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 25 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H948 YYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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