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N953 USO

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,160 mi
Last recorded27,160 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 USO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 26,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,454 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 26,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,312 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,796 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 18,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,372 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 15,372 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 12,191 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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N953 USO is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N953 USO, 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 N953 USO registered?

N953 USO is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N953 USO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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