MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M857 GYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M857 GYS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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