Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 553 cc

S824 AARMOT history

S824 AAR is a black petrol Kawasaki Zephyr 550 first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,334 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S824 AAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Zephyr 550
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
553 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S824 AAR was last recorded at 52,334 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2011: 18,509 miles, lower than 19,489 miles on 30 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,354 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,980 miles
Average per year
1,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,334 miles
  • 2025 – 50,354 miles
  • 2024 – 47,303 miles
  • 2023 – 42,059 miles
  • 2022 – 35,444 miles
  • 2021 – 31,299 miles
  • 2020 – 29,723 miles
  • 2019 – 28,384 miles
  • 2018 – 23,220 miles
  • 2017 – 20,561 miles
  • 2016 – 20,378 miles
  • 2015 – 20,299 miles
  • 2014 – 20,193 miles
  • 2013 – 20,106 miles
  • 2012 – 19,693 miles
  • 2011 – 18,509 miles
  • 2010 – 19,090 miles
  • 2009 – 18,877 miles
  • 2008 – 18,355 miles
  • 2007 – 18,032 miles
  • 2006 – 17,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,334 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    900593747783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,354 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    803821594536
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThrottle grip slightly stiff

  3. Pass47,303 miles (+5,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,303 miles
    Test number
    953907569531
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThrottle return slow

  4. Pass42,059 miles (+6,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    317817259025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    643031346136
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail35,444 miles (+4,145)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    401613866425
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass31,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    606672208957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail31,299 miles (+1,576)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    654939097877
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass29,723 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    502422596775
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint pipes to collector box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass28,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    878968383776
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail28,384 miles (+5,164)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    814145412842
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass23,220 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,220 miles
    Test number
    303042387363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,561 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,561 miles
    Test number
    749945257398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,378 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,378 miles
    Test number
    952515009640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,299 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,299 miles
    Test number
    518402965183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,193 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    297185664448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  17. Fail20,180 miles (+74)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,180 miles
    Test number
    915783964170
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  18. Pass20,106 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,106 miles
    Test number
    357445163161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,693 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,693 miles
    Test number
    719637672114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,509 miles (-980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,509 miles
    Test number
    108536581173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,489 miles (+399)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,489 miles
    Test number
    968701281105
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  22. Pass19,090 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,090 miles
    Test number
    902929780158
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

  23. Pass18,877 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,877 miles
    Test number
    792144289150
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  24. Pass18,355 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    213193878497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,032 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    872787887187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    940215876123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S824 AAR

Does S824 AAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S824 AAR is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S824 AAR?
The MOT on S824 AAR is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S824 AAR done?
S824 AAR was recorded at 52,334 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,733 miles a year.
Has S824 AAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S824 AAR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S824 AAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S824 AAR find?
S824 AAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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