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M494 HPJ

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,777 mi
Last recorded25,777 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 HPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 25,777 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 25,777 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2023 25,674 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 25,448 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 25,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 24,692 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,109 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 2,863 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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M494 HPJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M494 HPJ, 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 M494 HPJ registered?

M494 HPJ is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M494 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 HPJ shows 14 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.

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