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L644 PGU

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42 mi
Last recorded42 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL644 PGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 42 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 42 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,295 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 33,295 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,024 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,837 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 20,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,472 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (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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L644 PGU is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L644 PGU, 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 L644 PGU registered?

L644 PGU is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L644 PGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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