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P84 ONV

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,626 mi
Last recorded19,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 ONV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 19,448 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise rear disc holes dirty

Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,323 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 17,323 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed advised to move (3.2.B2a)

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

advise rear brake pads be inspected

Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 14,829 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 14,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advise gear lever slightly loose

advise throttle action be serviced

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,411 miles

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

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

advise both tyres have slight perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2014 12,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise both tyres have slight perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,242 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 7,951 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 6,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 6,211 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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P84 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P84 ONV, 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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P84 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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