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K821 JTU

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,634 mi
Last recorded65,634 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 JTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 65,633 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyer perishind

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,345 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,062 miles

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

no plate damaged

rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,058 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

no plate damaged

rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,259 miles

front brake discs starting to wear.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 52,104 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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K821 JTU is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K821 JTU, 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 K821 JTU registered?

K821 JTU is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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