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S567 VVR

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

23,783 mi
Last recorded23,783 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 55020,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS567 VVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 23,783 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 23,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,410 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 23,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,013 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 21,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,543 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,543 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,635 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 18,614 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 17,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 15,776 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,027 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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S567 VVR is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S567 VVR, 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 S567 VVR registered?

S567 VVR is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S567 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S567 VVR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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