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P884 JNV

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,274 mi
Last recorded7,274 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 JNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 7,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,094 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,950 miles

Slight bind rear brake

Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,799 miles

Drive chain rusty

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

Rear brake slightly binding

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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P884 JNV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P884 JNV, 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 P884 JNV registered?

P884 JNV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P884 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P884 JNV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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