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L984 GKN

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,176 mi
Last recorded26,176 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 GKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 26,176 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 24,515 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play detected in rear wheel hub assembly

Fail 10 May 2018 24,515 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play detected in rear wheel hub assembly

Pass 6 May 2017 23,979 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 23,979 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,485 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,780 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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L984 GKN is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L984 GKN, 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 L984 GKN registered?

L984 GKN is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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