MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.
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R257 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R257 EJL, 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 R257 EJL registered?
R257 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R257 EJL safe to buy?
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