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L544 FWN

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,227 mi
Last recorded16,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 FWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,227 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 16,225 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,910 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,272 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 13,272 miles

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

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,898 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 11,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,769 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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L544 FWN is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L544 FWN, 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 L544 FWN registered?

L544 FWN is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L544 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L544 FWN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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