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R798 BTU

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,928 mi
Last recorded38,928 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 55020,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 BTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,928 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,894 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,869 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,339 miles

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.

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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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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