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J288 EAU

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,111 mi
Last recorded20,111 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 EAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 20,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,288 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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J288 EAU is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J288 EAU, 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 J288 EAU registered?

J288 EAU is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J288 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J288 EAU shows 4 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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