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M159 ALX

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,660 mi
Last recorded32,660 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 ALX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 32,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 31,179 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 19,665 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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M159 ALX is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M159 ALX, 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 M159 ALX registered?

M159 ALX is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M159 ALX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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