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M478 AUG

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 AUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,159 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,942 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,941 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,253 miles

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.

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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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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