MOT Status
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35,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
gear lever very loose
ignition switch loose and poorly attached
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake master cylinder come on in jerks, advise new seals/piston or possibly replacement master cylinder (1.2.1 (c))
Front Indicator tell tale both sides are bare bulbs, no weather protection
Front Modified lower yoke stop lock not contacting yoke on left turn
Front No 'Blue' high beam indicator
Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Both sides, lower shock unit bush has free play (5.3.3 (a) (i))
indicator tell tale lights insecure
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail rear sprocket carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
indicator tell tale lights insecure
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
oil leak
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
offside rear position lamp not working
oil leak
number plate is cracked but is clearly visible
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
number plate is cracked but is clearly visible
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing has play (6.2.1e)
rear swinging arm has slight damage
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing has play (6.2.1e)
rear swinging arm has slight damage
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr?
Based on 1,517 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
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J534 KHW is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 31,945 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J534 KHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J534 KHW registered?
J534 KHW is a 1999 Kawasaki Zephyr, first registered on 19 August 1999.
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