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L863 YGD

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,921 mi
Last recorded19,921 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 YGD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,921 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 19,196 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,196 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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L863 YGD is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L863 YGD, 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 L863 YGD registered?

L863 YGD is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L863 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L863 YGD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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