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R550 SLB

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Red Petrol 1062cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,016 mi
Last recorded31,016 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 110030,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 SLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 1100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,062cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 31,016 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 31,004 miles

Exhaust system insecure No3 downpipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 30,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 29,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 29,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 28,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 27,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 26,856 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,856 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,351 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 19,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100?

Based on 6,187 MOT tests across 591 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
415
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
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R550 SLB is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 in Red with a 1,062cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 30,282 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 1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R550 SLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R550 SLB registered?

R550 SLB is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R550 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 SLB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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