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P977 MOL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,385 mi
Last recorded8,385 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 MOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 8,385 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 8,378 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 7,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 7,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 7,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 7,405 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 7,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 6,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,169 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 5,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,657 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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P977 MOL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P977 MOL, 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 P977 MOL registered?

P977 MOL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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