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S749 RKJ

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,207 mi
Last recorded26,207 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 55020,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 RKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,207 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 26,205 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both tyres 20 years old

Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,994 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 25,994 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,885 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 25,883 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,866 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 25,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 34,146 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,573 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,441 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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S749 RKJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S749 RKJ, 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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S749 RKJ is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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