Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 553 cc

L101 VNHMOT history

L101 VNH is a green petrol Kawasaki Zephyr 550 first used on 12 Jul 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 32,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
32,564 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 VNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Zephyr 550
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
553 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L101 VNH was last recorded at 32,564 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,315 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,564 miles
  • 2025 – 32,315 miles
  • 2024 – 32,297 miles
  • 2023 – 32,250 miles
  • 2022 – 31,784 miles
  • 2021 – 30,819 miles
  • 2015 – 30,607 miles
  • 2013 – 30,450 miles
  • 2011 – 30,412 miles
  • 2010 – 30,271 miles
  • 2009 – 29,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,564 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,564 miles (+249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    199015534980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass32,315 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,315 miles
    Test number
    551230534459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail32,311 miles (+14)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,311 miles
    Test number
    394851325408
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass32,297 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,297 miles
    Test number
    655581218328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass32,250 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    32,250 miles
    Test number
    600854316784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,784 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    521677001586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,819 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,819 miles
    Test number
    405939043087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,607 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    425819835120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,450 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    978498463282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,412 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    818056441151
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  11. Pass30,271 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    252334080096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,259 miles (+318)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    133408970410
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  13. Pass29,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    712300919097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L101 VNH

Does L101 VNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L101 VNH is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L101 VNH?
The MOT on L101 VNH is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L101 VNH done?
L101 VNH was recorded at 32,564 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 148 miles a year.
Has L101 VNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 VNH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L101 VNH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L101 VNH find?
L101 VNH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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