1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 0.6L Petrol · R492 HNL
1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 27,175 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZEPHYR 550
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R492 HNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 27,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R492 HNL Mileage History
- 18/11/202226,295 mi
- 16/02/202426,589 mi+294 mi
- 16/02/202426,589 mi
- 05/02/202526,933 mi+344 mi
- 28/05/202627,175 mi+242 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R492 HNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 (R492 HNL) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))”.
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