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L621 ERJ

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Orange Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,578 mi
Last recorded35,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 ERJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 32,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,615 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,377 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,900 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,834 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

nail in rear tyre.

rear brake lever feels slightly ' spongy '.

Fail 13 Feb 2016 24,258 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly jamming open (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

nail in rear tyre.

rear brake lever feels slightly ' spongy '.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,769 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 22,765 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 20,634 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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L621 ERJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Orange with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L621 ERJ, 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 L621 ERJ registered?

L621 ERJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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