MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
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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J499 TKG is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J499 TKG, 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 J499 TKG registered?
J499 TKG is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 9 August 1991.
Is J499 TKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J499 TKG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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