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P291 EWL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,342 mi
Last recorded18,342 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 18,342 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 18,342 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,342 miles

swinging arm slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2016 18,324 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm bearings have movement (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 18,343 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,349 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,349 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 12,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,663 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 10,658 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,961 miles

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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P291 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,357 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 P291 EWL, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P291 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P291 EWL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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