MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
front o/s fork has its chrome peeling and causing seal failure
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
l/h grip slightly loose.
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
l/h grip slightly loose.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake has very slight judder at higer speed on roadtest
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K542 JYA is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 K542 JYA, 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 K542 JYA registered?
K542 JYA is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 15 February 1993.
Is K542 JYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for K542 JYA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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