MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
swinging arm slight play
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))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
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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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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What year was P291 EWL registered?
P291 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 April 1997.
Is P291 EWL safe to buy?
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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