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R425 XRT

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 XRT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,008 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 44,399 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 42,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,427 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 24,744 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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R425 XRT is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R425 XRT, 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 R425 XRT registered?

R425 XRT is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R425 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 XRT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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