MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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)
Chain guard missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
speedo not working
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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