MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
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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K189 UDG is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 K189 UDG, 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 K189 UDG registered?
K189 UDG is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 February 1993.
Is K189 UDG safe to buy?
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