MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J81 SPM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Yellow with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J81 SPM, 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 J81 SPM registered?
J81 SPM is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 22 May 1992.
Is J81 SPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J81 SPM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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