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L315 PEO

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,178 mi
Last recorded35,178 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 PEO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,959 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 34,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 34,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute does not flash (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 34,173 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,426 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 32,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,508 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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L315 PEO is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L315 PEO, 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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L315 PEO is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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