MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
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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R874 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R874 FMY, 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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What year was R874 FMY registered?
R874 FMY is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 25 January 1998.
Is R874 FMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R874 FMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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