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L695 YRY

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,747 mi
Last recorded22,747 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL695 YRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 22,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 22,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 22,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 22,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 22,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 22,355 miles

Oil leak underside of engine

Pass 11 May 2020 22,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 22,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 22,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,426 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 20,722 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 20,712 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,095 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 18,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 18,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,579 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 17,579 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 16,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 15,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 14,654 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 14,643 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,027 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,819 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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L695 YRY is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L695 YRY, 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 L695 YRY registered?

L695 YRY is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L695 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L695 YRY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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