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J107 DSN

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,080 mi
Last recorded22,080 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 DSN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 22,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower inoperable side stand switch

Pass 4 Jan 2023 20,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,103 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 18,775 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 18,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,828 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))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,234 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 15,229 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 14,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 14,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,774 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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J107 DSN is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J107 DSN, 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 J107 DSN registered?

J107 DSN is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 10 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J107 DSN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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