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J228 LCK

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,130 mi
Last recorded22,130 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 LCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2023 22,130 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,938 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 20,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,074 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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J228 LCK is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J228 LCK, 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 J228 LCK registered?

J228 LCK is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 21 December 1991.

Is J228 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J228 LCK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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