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P745 NCR

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,685 mi
Last recorded35,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 NCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 35,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 28,784 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,773 miles

Exhaust been repaired

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,734 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust been repaired

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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P745 NCR is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P745 NCR, 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 P745 NCR registered?

P745 NCR is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P745 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 NCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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