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K893 JYB

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,939 mi
Last recorded44,939 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 JYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,939 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,939 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,978 miles

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

Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 41,588 miles

Non standard exhausted fitted (Quite)

Welding repairs to exhaust collector area.

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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K893 JYB is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K893 JYB, 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 K893 JYB registered?

K893 JYB is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 13 May 1993.

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