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L271 JVN

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Silver Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,749 mi
Last recorded34,749 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 JVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 34,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 32,964 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,317 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 32,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L271 JVN is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L271 JVN, 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 L271 JVN registered?

L271 JVN is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L271 JVN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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