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M765 YFM

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,069 mi
Last recorded29,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM765 YFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 29,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 28,902 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 28,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,876 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 28,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake needs to be bleed up

Pass 27 May 2017 28,194 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,375 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 24,465 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2013 21,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,218 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 19,218 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,630 miles

DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS WORN

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,689 miles

FRONT TYRE FLAT

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 16,662 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

FRONT TYRE IS UNDER INFLATED. REAR TYRE IS UNDER INFLATED.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,173 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 16,173 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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M765 YFM is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 M765 YFM, 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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M765 YFM is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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