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R762 ANC

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,270 mi
Last recorded23,270 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 ANC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 23,270 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 23,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,103 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 23,088 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 21,851 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit crakeing up side wall (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2014 21,531 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 21,531 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,531 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

horn need cleaning

Pass 13 May 2013 20,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 17,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,766 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 14,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2009 14,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,940 miles

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

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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R762 ANC is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R762 ANC, 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 R762 ANC registered?

R762 ANC is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R762 ANC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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