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S75 OAL

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,462 mi
Last recorded19,462 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 55020,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 OAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,367 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,367 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake binding

rear brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,074 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 19,009 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 8,825 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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S75 OAL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S75 OAL, 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 S75 OAL registered?

S75 OAL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S75 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 OAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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