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M594 LFT

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,942 mi
Last recorded24,942 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM594 LFT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,942 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 24,870 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 24,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,695 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 23,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 23,570 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,369 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,366 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,993 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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M594 LFT is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M594 LFT, 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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M594 LFT is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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