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K385 GKW

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,461 mi
Last recorded14,461 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 GKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,461 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 14,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,828 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 13,828 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,096 miles

chain loose

Pass 10 May 2011 8,459 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 5,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 5,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 5,301 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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K385 GKW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K385 GKW, 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 K385 GKW registered?

K385 GKW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K385 GKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K385 GKW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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