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J533 TOC

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,060 mi
Last recorded45,060 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 TOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 45,060 miles

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

Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,436 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 44,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 42,531 miles

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 14 Dec 2021 42,531 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,177 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 42,104 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,934 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,926 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,182 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,176 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,365 miles

1 of 2 rear light bulbs not working

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,365 miles

1 of 2 rear light bulbs not working

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,927 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,649 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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J533 TOC is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J533 TOC, 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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J533 TOC is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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