MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M478 AUG is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 M478 AUG, 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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M478 AUG is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 8 June 1995.
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