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J53 VAN

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,971 mi
Last recorded7,971 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 VAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 7,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 7,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 7,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 7,341 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 6,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 6,939 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 6,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 6,269 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 6,261 miles

Front FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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

Rear REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 5,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 5,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,825 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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J53 VAN 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 86.7%.

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 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 J53 VAN, 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 J53 VAN registered?

J53 VAN is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 March 1992.

Is J53 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J53 VAN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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