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R967 YKL

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,473 mi
Last recorded15,473 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 55017,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 YKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,473 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,317 miles

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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R967 YKL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R967 YKL, 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 R967 YKL registered?

R967 YKL is a 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R967 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 YKL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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