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J702 CGT

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ702 CGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,502 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,346 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,346 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,997 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,516 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 39,515 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,905 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,863 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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J702 CGT 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 J702 CGT, 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 J702 CGT registered?

J702 CGT is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 16 September 1991.

Is J702 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J702 CGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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