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K702 YVM

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,854 mi
Last recorded43,854 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK702 YVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,238 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,163 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 43,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,431 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 41,337 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow at headers (7.1.1b)

Front tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2012 41,313 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,243 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 41,064 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 40,530 miles

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

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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K702 YVM 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 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 K702 YVM, 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 K702 YVM registered?

K702 YVM is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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