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J342 VKG

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,324 mi
Last recorded19,324 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 VKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,961 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,779 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,634 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 18,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,075 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 18,075 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,360 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2006 17,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

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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J342 VKG is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J342 VKG, 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 J342 VKG registered?

J342 VKG is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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