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N996 AKE

1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,238 mi
Last recorded27,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 55018,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 AKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 26,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 25,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 24,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,663 miles

Front Wheel bearings slightly noisy

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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N996 AKE is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N996 AKE, 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 N996 AKE registered?

N996 AKE is a 1995 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 18 November 1995.

Is N996 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 AKE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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