MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
clulch arm on engine held on with a g-clamp insecure
nearside rear indicator lens broken
slight play in headstock bearings
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
clutch mechanism repaired (clamp)
nearside mirror insecure
off side rear footrest repaired
throttle sticking
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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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R798 BTU is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R798 BTU, 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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R798 BTU is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 3 February 1998.
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