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H893 PSX

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,384 mi
Last recorded42,384 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH893 PSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,384 miles

exhaust repaired with bandages

front brake lever pivots slight wear

Fail 15 Jul 2015 42,384 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

slight wear in front brake lever pivots

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,317 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,473 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2012 34,320 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fuel cap tight to open

sidestand stiff

throttle has slight free play

Fail 7 Jan 2012 35,314 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fuel cap tight to open

sidestand stiff

throttle has slight free play

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 27,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,027 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 20,947 miles

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

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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H893 PSX is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H893 PSX, 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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H893 PSX is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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