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N194 VTO

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,957 mi
Last recorded12,957 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 VTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 12,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 12,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 10,848 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 10,848 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 9,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 9,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 9,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 8,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 8,529 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 8,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 8,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 5,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,270 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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N194 VTO is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N194 VTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N194 VTO registered?

N194 VTO is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N194 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N194 VTO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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