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1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 0.6L Petrol · J803 ECA

J803 ECA

1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1991. Recorded mileage 23,583 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI ZEPHYR 550
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/09/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
23,583 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/09/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1991
Engine
553cc

J803 ECA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
  • 23,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 6 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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J803 ECA Mileage History

  1. 29/04/202232,576 mi
  2. 25/08/202223,581 mi-8,995 mi
  3. 09/09/202223,583 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly -24,702 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

J803 ECA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 04:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (J803 ECA) between April 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc insecure brake disc bolts loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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