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P594 ATN

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,286 mi
Last recorded29,286 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 ATN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 28,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 28,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,607 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 26,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 25,078 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,142 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 203,822 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 20,283 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P594 ATN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P594 ATN, 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 P594 ATN registered?

P594 ATN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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