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P362 TMA

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

36,874 mi
Last recorded36,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 TMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 36,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 35,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 34,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 34,212 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,793 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 26,777 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 26,670 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 26,670 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,514 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 265,083 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2015 265,083 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,242 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,242 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,827 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,827 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 17,347 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,020 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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P362 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 P362 TMA, 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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P362 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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