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J820 NBV

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,454 mi
Last recorded16,454 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 NBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 16,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 15,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 15,672 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,530 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,130 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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J820 NBV is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 25,556 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J820 NBV, 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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How do I check the history of J820 NBV?

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What year was J820 NBV registered?

J820 NBV is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J820 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J820 NBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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