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K594 XCW

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,342 mi
Last recorded43,342 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK594 XCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,342 miles

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

rear brake disc badly worn

rear frame slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,341 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

rear brake disc badly worn

rear frame slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,152 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,686 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,455 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,196 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,610 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,026 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 33,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,912 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector dirty but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,912 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,706 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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K594 XCW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K594 XCW, 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 K594 XCW registered?

K594 XCW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K594 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K594 XCW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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