MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,878 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R417 RVN is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 20,390 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 R417 RVN, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R417 RVN?
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What year was R417 RVN registered?
R417 RVN is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R417 RVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R417 RVN shows 6 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.
Does R417 RVN have outstanding finance?
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