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P946 GJH

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,503 mi
Last recorded36,503 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 GJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,990 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,677 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 18 Sep 2012 30,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,355 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,355 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,014 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 May 2007 19,762 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 16,185 miles

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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P946 GJH is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P946 GJH, 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 P946 GJH registered?

P946 GJH is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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