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P717 HNV

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,944 mi
Last recorded3,944 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 HNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 3,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 3,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 3,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 3,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 3,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 3,365 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

visible cracking on front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2012 3,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 3,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 2,876 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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P717 HNV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P717 HNV, 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 P717 HNV registered?

P717 HNV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P717 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 HNV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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