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S983 KLO

1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,323 mi
Last recorded33,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 55020,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 KLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 33,323 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2024 32,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,699 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,895 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,274 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,954 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,823 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 9,823 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,820 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 9,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

front tyre tread covered in oil

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,477 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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S983 KLO is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S983 KLO, 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 S983 KLO registered?

S983 KLO is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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