MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
left hand bar end missing
Rear tyre valve stem perished
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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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K498 POW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K498 POW, 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 K498 POW registered?
K498 POW is a 1993 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 3 July 1993.
Is K498 POW safe to buy?
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