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J540 ERR

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,124 mi
Last recorded31,124 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 ERR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,124 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,045 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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J540 ERR is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J540 ERR, 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 J540 ERR registered?

J540 ERR is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J540 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J540 ERR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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