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L24 OMY

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,951 mi
Last recorded27,951 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 OMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,951 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,027 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,804 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,803 miles

slight front brake drag.

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,803 miles

slight front brake drag.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,747 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes binding not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,691 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 24,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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L24 OMY is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L24 OMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L24 OMY registered?

L24 OMY is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L24 OMY safe to buy?

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