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H550 YFM

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,060 mi
Last recorded23,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 YFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

gearchange shaft worn.

grab rail slightly loose.

silencer just fouling swingarm.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 22,256 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gearchange shaft worn.

grab rail slightly loose.

silencer just fouling swingarm.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,475 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight damage to lock stop on bottom yolk

Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,346 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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H550 YFM is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H550 YFM, 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 H550 YFM registered?

H550 YFM is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 5 February 1991.

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