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P841 DPD

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,799 mi
Last recorded29,799 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 DPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 29,799 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,189 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,213 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,144 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,889 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,998 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tread less 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 23,845 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,845 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,843 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,519 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,690 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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P841 DPD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P841 DPD, 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 P841 DPD registered?

P841 DPD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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