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K895 YWL

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK895 YWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,527 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,527 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,334 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 16,083 miles

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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K895 YWL 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 K895 YWL, 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 K895 YWL registered?

K895 YWL is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K895 YWL 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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