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J249 GMC

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,997 mi
Last recorded48,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 GMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,433 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,180 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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J249 GMC is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 25,556 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J249 GMC, 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 J249 GMC registered?

J249 GMC is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J249 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J249 GMC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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