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P945 SYF

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,014 mi
Last recorded17,014 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 SYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 17,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 16,633 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 16,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front tyre perishing/cracking in tread and side walls tyre is over ten years old

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 15,691 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 15,691 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 15,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 14,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,455 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rear (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 14,455 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rear (3.2.A1l)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,368 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 14,355 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

swinging arm has slight play

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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P945 SYF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P945 SYF, 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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P945 SYF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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