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L960 VAV

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,169 mi
Last recorded12,169 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL960 VAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 12,169 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 12,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 11,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,555 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 9,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,619 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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L960 VAV is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L960 VAV, 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 L960 VAV registered?

L960 VAV is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L960 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L960 VAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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