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M488 XPW

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,211 mi
Last recorded28,211 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 XPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,211 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,891 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,885 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,279 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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M488 XPW is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M488 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M488 XPW?

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What year was M488 XPW registered?

M488 XPW is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M488 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 XPW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M488 XPW have outstanding finance?

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