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K101 XOD

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,728 mi
Last recorded38,728 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 XOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 38,672 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,614 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear disc and caliper mismatch. only half disc used and pads will touch together when they are worn low

throttle does not self return

Fail 13 Aug 2020 38,614 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear disc and caliper mismatch. only half disc used and pads will touch together when they are worn low

throttle does not self return

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,532 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 38,446 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 35,625 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,677 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,677 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,302 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2008 29,967 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2007 29,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,110 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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K101 XOD is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,090 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 K101 XOD, 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 33 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 K101 XOD registered?

K101 XOD is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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