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K641 GJV

1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,678 mi
Last recorded46,678 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK641 GJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,678 miles

Front gaters fitted to forks can not see seals or dust covers

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,559 miles

Front forks have gaiters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,426 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn all (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front fork gaiters fitted can not see fork seals

can not fully see front brake pads

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,961 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

gaters fitted to front forks

Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,949 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

gaters fitted to front forks

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,732 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

exhaust has been repaired

front dampers have gaters on cannot see seals

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,713 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 457,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 May 2006 44,065 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

tape used to meet mot requirements for cut off

Pass 31 May 2006 44,065 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

tape used to meet mot requirements for cut off

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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K641 GJV is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K641 GJV, 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 K641 GJV registered?

K641 GJV is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 6 July 1993.

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