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J822 GMH

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,967 mi
Last recorded40,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 55026,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 GMH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,967 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,469 miles

Play in rear sprocket cushion drive.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear indicators fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 40,432 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake fluctuating excessively. (1.2.1 (e))

Play in rear sprocket cushion drive.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear indicators fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 38,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked around both sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Stiff, and cannot be opened progressively. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,374 miles

Colour of both rear indicators fading to white.

Rear Extensive cracking evident in both tyrewalls. No ply or cord visible.

Fail 26 Feb 2022 37,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Colour of both rear indicators fading to white.

Rear Extensive cracking evident in both tyrewalls. No ply or cord visible.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 36,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre extensively split on both sides but cords not exposed.

Fail 20 Feb 2021 36,289 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre extensively split on both sides but cords not exposed.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,283 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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J822 GMH is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J822 GMH, 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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J822 GMH is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 19 August 1991.

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