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L412 HNF

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Purple Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,834 mi
Last recorded16,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 HNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 16,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 15,781 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,870 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,652 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,960 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,398 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 13,384 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

horn insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,712 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,707 miles

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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L412 HNF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Purple 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 L412 HNF, 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 L412 HNF registered?

L412 HNF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 19 February 1994.

Is L412 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L412 HNF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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