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K239 YOC

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Brown Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,146 mi
Last recorded22,146 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK239 YOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2012 22,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,552 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 19,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,467 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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K239 YOC is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Brown with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K239 YOC, 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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How do I check the history of K239 YOC?

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What year was K239 YOC registered?

K239 YOC is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K239 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K239 YOC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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