MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Colour of both rear indicators fading to white.
Rear Extensive cracking evident in both tyrewalls. No ply or cord visible.
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.
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.
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.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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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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What year was J822 GMH registered?
J822 GMH is a 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 19 August 1991.
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