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P294 FAL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,345 mi
Last recorded14,345 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 FAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,872 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 11,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,199 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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P294 FAL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P294 FAL, 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 P294 FAL registered?

P294 FAL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P294 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 FAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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