MOT Status
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45,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Corrosion noted on underside of tank
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Corrosion noted on underside of tank
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Blead nipple loose (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
Rear Valve perishing
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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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R950 TAU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 R950 TAU, 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 R950 TAU registered?
R950 TAU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R950 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R950 TAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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