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M350 TMD

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

3,263 mi
Last recorded3,263 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM350 TMD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 3,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 3,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 2,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 2,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 2,106 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 624 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2016
Fail 17 Dec 2016

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2016
Fail 21 May 2016

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,389 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 86,389 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2013 86,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 86,389 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,389 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 86,389 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 85,747 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 85,719 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,919 miles

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

rear brake upto required standard but not upto usual standard for machine

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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M350 TMD is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M350 TMD, 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 M350 TMD registered?

M350 TMD is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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