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J828 PUD

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,464 mi
Last recorded38,464 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 PUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 38,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,271 miles

Offside Rear Foot peg Missing,but has seat grip!

Pass 6 May 2017 36,401 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 35,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 35,303 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 35,303 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 35,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,481 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 34,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2011 34,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,715 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,135 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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J828 PUD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J828 PUD, 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 J828 PUD registered?

J828 PUD is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 3 March 1992.

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