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S824 AAR

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,334 mi
Last recorded52,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 55020,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 AAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,334 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

throttle grip slightly stiff

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,059 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,444 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 35,444 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,299 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 31,299 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint pipes to collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,384 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 28,384 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,193 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 20,180 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,693 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,509 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 19,489 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,877 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2008 18,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,772 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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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.

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