MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle slow to return to tickover
Very slight play in Rear wheel at certain points
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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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J272 JFV is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue 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 J272 JFV, 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 J272 JFV registered?
J272 JFV is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 7 January 1992.
Is J272 JFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J272 JFV 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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