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M353 JAD

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,518 mi
Last recorded29,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 JAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,518 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,799 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 28,066 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2014 26,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,241 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,864 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006
Fail 16 Jun 2006 13,801 miles

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

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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M353 JAD is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,867 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 M353 JAD, 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 31 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 M353 JAD registered?

M353 JAD is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M353 JAD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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