MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear brake long travel
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand side (5.3.2 (b))
Slightly long travel on rear brake pedal.
Front Brake disc contaminated right hand side with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand side (5.3.2 (b))
Slightly long travel on rear brake pedal.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
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M557 VJL is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 M557 VJL, 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 M557 VJL registered?
M557 VJL is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M557 VJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M557 VJL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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