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K178 SBB

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,675 mi
Last recorded21,675 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 SBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 21,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 21,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 21,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 20,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 20,542 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from alt cover

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,076 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 20,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 19,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,213 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 19,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 18,548 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 18,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 14,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,066 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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K178 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K178 SBB, 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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K178 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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