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K276 KUM

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,047 mi
Last recorded24,047 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 KUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 24,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 24,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 23,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,342 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 23,341 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 23,079 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 22,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 22,065 miles

Centre Rear Inner Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Rear tyre valve perished (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Fork seal leaking oil onto front brake caliper/disc (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Inner Front side light not working

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Slight blowing from exhaust (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 15,903 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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K276 KUM is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K276 KUM, 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 K276 KUM registered?

K276 KUM is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K276 KUM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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