MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear swinging arm bushes slight play
Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear swinging arm bushes slight play
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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K617 CEF is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 K617 CEF, 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 K617 CEF registered?
K617 CEF is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 22 May 1993.
Is K617 CEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for K617 CEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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