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K189 UDG

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 UDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,943 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 66,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,456 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,367 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 57,149 miles

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.

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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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.

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