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L419 LTM

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,182 mi
Last recorded45,182 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL419 LTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 45,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear swinging arm bushes have slight free play

Fail 13 Mar 2025 45,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear swinging arm bushes have slight free play

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from behind front sprocket cover.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Slight oil leak from engine.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,497 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 38,497 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,656 miles

Excessve oil leak from front sprocket cover.

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,656 miles

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

Excessve oil leak from front sprocket cover.

Pass 8 May 2015 24,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,738 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 21,738 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,892 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 13,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,410 miles

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

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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L419 LTM is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L419 LTM, 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 L419 LTM registered?

L419 LTM is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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