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K851 FHH

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK851 FHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 69,598 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,933 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,341 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,329 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,320 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,201 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 41,071 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,306 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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K851 FHH is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K851 FHH, 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 K851 FHH registered?

K851 FHH is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K851 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K851 FHH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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