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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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 Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
off side front foot rest slightly loose
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100?
Based on 6,187 MOT tests across 591 vehicles.
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M551 HDF is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Green with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,604 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 1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M551 HDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M551 HDF is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 17 February 1995.
Is M551 HDF safe to buy?
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