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G947 YMG

1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,175 mi
Last recorded33,175 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 55023,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 YMG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 33,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,818 miles

Exhaust head stud broken

Fail 13 Mar 2008 32,818 miles

Exhaust head stud broken

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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G947 YMG is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 23,603 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 G947 YMG, 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 36 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 G947 YMG registered?

G947 YMG is a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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