MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
throttle grip slightly stiff
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
throttle return slow
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint pipes to collector box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside 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))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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S824 AAR is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 S824 AAR, 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 S824 AAR registered?
S824 AAR is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S824 AAR safe to buy?
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