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L718 MEO

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Grey Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 MEO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 30 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,974 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,871 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 14,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2007 14,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,143 miles

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

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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L718 MEO is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Grey with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L718 MEO, 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 L718 MEO registered?

L718 MEO is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L718 MEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L718 MEO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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