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L699 JGM

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Maroon Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

13,524 mi
Last recorded13,524 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 JGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 13,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,302 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 13,302 miles

Nearside Lower Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Front sprocket retaining clamp lose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,956 miles

Central Front Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2022 12,461 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 12,461 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Wheel out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,040 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2020 11,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 11,641 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,982 miles

Central Lower Exhaust slight blowing out of centre of 4 branch manifold

Pass 7 Mar 2018 10,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,368 miles

Rear tyre has been repaired with a plug fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 9,355 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear (1.1.3a)

Rear tyre has been repaired with a plug fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,605 miles

Both front fork stansions pitted but no signs of oil leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 7,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 6,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,085 miles

Center exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 5,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 5,121 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2008 4,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 4,772 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,349 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 4,349 miles

Inner Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,193 miles

Inner Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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L699 JGM is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Maroon with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L699 JGM, 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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L699 JGM is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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