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K176 FHK

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,294 mi
Last recorded16,294 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 FHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 16,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 15,546 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 15,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 14,779 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 13,566 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 12,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 11,908 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 11,071 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 10,989 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 9,867 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 9,867 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Fail 8 May 2018 9,847 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2017 8,120 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 May 2017 8,120 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Pivot lock nut missing (3.1.2a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2016 5,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 5,808 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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K176 FHK is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,090 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 K176 FHK, 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 33 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 K176 FHK registered?

K176 FHK is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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