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M24 KJT

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,109 mi
Last recorded24,109 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 KJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,109 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 22,893 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,852 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 22,852 miles

Front Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,956 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 21,938 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,738 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,738 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 20,445 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 18,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,527 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 7,331 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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M24 KJT is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M24 KJT, 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 M24 KJT registered?

M24 KJT is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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