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J22 AOG

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Brown Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,415 mi
Last recorded28,415 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 AOG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,415 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,122 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside light switch block loose

Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,088 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 28,088 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,877 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 27,877 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,696 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,696 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,499 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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J22 AOG is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Brown with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J22 AOG, 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 J22 AOG registered?

J22 AOG is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J22 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 AOG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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