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A651 OKO

1984 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,274 mi
Last recorded73,274 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ55037,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA651 OKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,274 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,109 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear indicator loose

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

rear luggage rack insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,155 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front mudguard cracked and deformed

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,089 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 66,188 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,147 miles

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

Offside Rear pillion foot peg loose

Fail 9 Mar 2017 65,147 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear pillion foot peg loose

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,195 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,406 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

throttle opperation stiff

Fail 28 Feb 2015 63,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

throttle opperation stiff

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,418 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 62,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,464 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,632 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 57,628 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 56,758 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,854 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 55,854 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,630 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 54,630 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 53,031 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?

Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 54
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 32
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A651 OKO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 37,745 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 GPZ550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A651 OKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ550 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A651 OKO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 5 April 1984.

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