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P877 RPU

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,333 mi
Last recorded46,333 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 RPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,324 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 46,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 45,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,929 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,929 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 45,826 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,881 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,922 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 12,922 miles

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

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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P877 RPU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P877 RPU, 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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P877 RPU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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