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N305 BYD

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,444 mi
Last recorded29,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 BYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,573 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends of brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake hose Ferrell corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake hose Ferrell hose corroded

Rear tyre perished in side wall not though to cords

Rear tyre valve heavily perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,387 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre very slight perishing in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,205 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 24,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,861 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 23,861 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 23,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 23,010 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 19,189 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,189 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 19,090 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,090 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,090 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,835 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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N305 BYD is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N305 BYD, 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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N305 BYD is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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