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N938 AYC

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Silver Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 AYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017
Pass 24 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,267 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,902 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 39,899 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,013 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 33,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,493 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 17,387 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 12,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,865 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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N938 AYC is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N938 AYC, 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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N938 AYC is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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