MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
there are several pieces of swarf in the rear tyre.
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P828 WDG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P828 WDG, 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 P828 WDG registered?
P828 WDG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 February 1997.
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