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L995 AKJ

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,864 mi
Last recorded15,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 AKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,864 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure Rubber mountings perished on both rear indicators. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 15,864 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective Unable to open. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure Rubber mountings perished on both rear indicators. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,773 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 15,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 14,012 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,006 miles

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

Slight binding of front brake .

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,622 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 13,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre is perished

Pass 14 May 2010 13,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 13,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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L995 AKJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L995 AKJ, 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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L995 AKJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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