MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(drivers right footrest rubber missing)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
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P494 MSF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 P494 MSF, 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 P494 MSF registered?
P494 MSF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P494 MSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P494 MSF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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