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J550 VEF

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,519 mi
Last recorded29,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 VEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 28,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 27,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 27,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 27,045 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,631 miles

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

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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J550 VEF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J550 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J550 VEF registered?

J550 VEF is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J550 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J550 VEF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J550 VEF have outstanding finance?

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