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K357 HVO

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,659 mi
Last recorded28,659 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 HVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 28,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,386 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 28,376 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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K357 HVO is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K357 HVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K357 HVO?

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What year was K357 HVO registered?

K357 HVO is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K357 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K357 HVO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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