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J741 POD

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,213 mi
Last recorded26,213 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 POD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 26,213 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front small cracks in tires

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,895 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 24,895 miles

Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 23,542 miles

throttle has no stop but works ok

Pass 27 May 2015 23,263 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

sprocket drive bearing slight free play

Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,366 miles

sprocket carrier bearing slight free play

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,928 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,653 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front tyre perished & uneven wear.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2006 13,582 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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J741 POD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J741 POD, 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 J741 POD registered?

J741 POD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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