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K362 CUJ

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,907 mi
Last recorded17,907 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK362 CUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 17,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 17,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,416 miles

Rear Inner Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose main swing arm needle bearing have slight play. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 17,416 miles

Rear Inner Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose main swing arm needle bearing have slight play. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling tightened main swing arm attachment. (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 17,237 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play os / ns fork sliders (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play swing arm bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2020 17,237 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play os / ns fork sliders (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play swing arm bushes

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,873 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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K362 CUJ is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K362 CUJ, 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 K362 CUJ registered?

K362 CUJ is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K362 CUJ safe to buy?

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