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L428 HNF

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 HNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 31,893 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive check bearing (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear minimal cracking on tyre side wall

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

excess end float in swing arm bearings

front discs fitted incorectly

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort new disc fitted, may have corrosion on wheel mating surface recommend cleaning and re fitting disc and torqueing bolts (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 31,875 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive check bearing (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

excess end float in swing arm bearings

front discs fitted incorectly

Pass 10 May 2016 31,481 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre presure low

Pass 8 May 2013 24,694 miles

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

front tyre has bad wear on both sides of tread.

Pass 9 May 2012 22,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 20,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,211 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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L428 HNF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L428 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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L428 HNF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 26 February 1994.

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