MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
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M231 UKO is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 11,709 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 M231 UKO, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M231 UKO registered?
M231 UKO is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 16 February 1999.
Is M231 UKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M231 UKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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