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L562 OHJ

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,420 mi
Last recorded32,420 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 OHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,420 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 32,420 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 May 2022 32,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 32,331 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,577 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 24,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,141 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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L562 OHJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L562 OHJ, 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 L562 OHJ registered?

L562 OHJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L562 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L562 OHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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