MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front brake dragging slightly
rear suspension slightly soft
exhaust slight blow at joints
rear dampers soft
slight blow from exhaust joints
front pads low
handlebars slightly deformed
slight blow from exhuast joints
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
front pads very close to limit
fuel pipe poor
rear suspension soft
slight blow from exhaust joints
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J159 DYF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J159 DYF, 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 J159 DYF registered?
J159 DYF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 9 June 1992.
Is J159 DYF safe to buy?
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