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P828 WDG

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 WDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 70,349 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,905 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,749 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,787 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 42,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,151 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 35,729 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,431 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 32,377 miles

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.

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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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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P828 WDG is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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