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P335 JHN

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,021 mi
Last recorded9,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 JHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 9,021 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 9,010 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 7,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 May 2018 7,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 7,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 6,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 5,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 5,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 5,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 5,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,046 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 4,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 3,196 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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P335 JHN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P335 JHN, 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 P335 JHN registered?

P335 JHN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P335 JHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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