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K571 AOC

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK571 AOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 58,882 miles

Engine does not idle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 57,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,853 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,853 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,853 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,853 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,517 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,708 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise + rear brake performance only just meets the minimum requirements

advise + the engine runs but very poorly !!

Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,706 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise + rear brake performance only just meets the minimum requirements

advise + the engine runs but very poorly !!

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,802 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,193 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

engine mount has been repaired

front tyre cracked on sidewall

rear drive chain slack

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,181 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

engine mount has been repaired

front tyre cracked on sidewall

rear drive chain slack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,125 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,125 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,129 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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K571 AOC is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 K571 AOC, 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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K571 AOC is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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