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P414 VDG

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,131 mi
Last recorded18,131 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 VDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 18,131 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 18,120 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 17,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,367 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,838 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,796 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,076 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 13,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 12,490 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,438 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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P414 VDG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P414 VDG, 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 P414 VDG registered?

P414 VDG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P414 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P414 VDG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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