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M857 GYS

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,943 mi
Last recorded32,943 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 GYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,943 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 32,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,253 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 32,253 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,152 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 32,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,043 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 32,016 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 (1.3.1a)

Chain oil on the rear tyre

Head light is damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 28,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,476 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 24,476 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,841 miles

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

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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M857 GYS is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M857 GYS, 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 M857 GYS registered?

M857 GYS is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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