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J299 MKN

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,608 mi
Last recorded35,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 MKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2020 34,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 33,793 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,156 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 31,156 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,143 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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J299 MKN is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J299 MKN, 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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J299 MKN is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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