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P940 NKM

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,945 mi
Last recorded23,945 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 NKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,945 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

r/h rear footrest a bit loose and droops down a bit. spacer missing from r/h front rack mount,feels a bit wobbly

Fail 25 Nov 2008 23,945 miles

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

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

r/h rear footrest a bit loose and droops down a bit. spacer missing from r/h front rack mount,feels a bit wobbly

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

swinging arm bearings have a tiny bit of play in them

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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P940 NKM is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P940 NKM, 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 P940 NKM registered?

P940 NKM is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P940 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 NKM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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