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L113 DTA

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,050 mi
Last recorded27,050 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 DTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,158 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 19,158 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 19,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 19,051 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 29,287 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,187 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

all in dicater bulbs slightly dicoloured

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,680 miles

Rear 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 30 Jun 2009 26,285 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 26,236 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 24,481 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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L113 DTA is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L113 DTA, 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 L113 DTA registered?

L113 DTA is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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