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J118 PFK

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,454 mi
Last recorded57,454 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 PFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 57,454 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 55,251 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,081 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 52,020 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,752 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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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J118 PFK is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 25,556 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 J118 PFK, 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 34 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 J118 PFK registered?

J118 PFK is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J118 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J118 PFK shows 6 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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