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M786 PHG

1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,010 mi
Last recorded48,010 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 55022,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 PHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,010 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 48,010 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,933 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 46,864 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,864 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,863 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,863 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,726 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 42,726 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,895 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 37,695 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2009 32,734 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,734 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,647 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

slight change in engine speed when on a full left hand lock

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,861 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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M786 PHG is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M786 PHG, 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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M786 PHG is a 1994 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 6 August 1994.

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