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M738 RVN

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,716 mi
Last recorded23,716 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 RVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,274 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 23,274 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,738 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front brakes slightly dragging

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,036 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 18,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,880 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,970 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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M738 RVN is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 18,867 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 M738 RVN, 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 31 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 M738 RVN registered?

M738 RVN is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M738 RVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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