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L101 VNH

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,315 mi
Last recorded32,315 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 VNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 32,315 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 32,311 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 32,297 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 30,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,271 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,259 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,941 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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L101 VNH is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 22,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L101 VNH, 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 32 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 L101 VNH registered?

L101 VNH is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 12 July 1994.

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