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T792 ASL

1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Purple Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,433 mi
Last recorded26,433 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 55011,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT792 ASL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 26,433 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,354 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 19,354 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,354 miles

Rear locking nuts on rear shocks wrong

Pass 5 May 2017 12,234 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 12,234 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,457 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 11,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,081 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,935 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,190 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 10,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,424 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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T792 ASL is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Purple with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 11,709 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 T792 ASL, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T792 ASL registered?

T792 ASL is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T792 ASL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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