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W165 WGT

2000 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki Zephyr 55021,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 WGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,138 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 61,137 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,532 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 May 2011 59,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,506 miles

Chain guard missing

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

speedo not working

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,506 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

n/s side cover missing ,seat torn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,254 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,813 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 46,792 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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W165 WGT is a 2000 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 21,618 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 W165 WGT, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W165 WGT is a 2000 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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