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H501 NHN

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Purple Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,385 mi
Last recorded25,385 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 NHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,385 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively small amount of play in rose joint on brake rod (1.1.15 (b))

Rear rear disc mounting bolt catching caliper slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 24,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,213 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,154 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,884 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,074 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 10,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,485 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,337 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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H501 NHN is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Purple with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 26,487 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 H501 NHN, 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 35 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 H501 NHN registered?

H501 NHN is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 15 April 1991.

Is H501 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 NHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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