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P146 CPG

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,314 mi
Last recorded1,314 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 55019,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 CPG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 1,314 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 1,314 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,663 miles

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,660 miles

front brakes binding on

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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P146 CPG is a 1996 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 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,426 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 P146 CPG, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P146 CPG is a 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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