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J56 EGJ

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,581 mi
Last recorded8,581 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 EGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,581 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil l/h leg pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 8,551 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 8,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 8,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front tyre starting to perish.

Wheels need aligning properly.

Pass 29 May 2014 8,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 8,401 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 8,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 8,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 8,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 8,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 7,569 miles

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

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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J56 EGJ is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J56 EGJ, 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 J56 EGJ registered?

J56 EGJ is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J56 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J56 EGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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