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A699 WAV

1984 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ55037,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 WAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,070 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 71,070 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 70,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 68,996 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 67,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 66,200 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 64,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 62,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 62,976 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Rear suspension seized solid (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension only has slight damping effect

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,625 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,730 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 53,812 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,286 miles

CUT IN REAR TYRE.

Pass 7 May 2014 56,880 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 56,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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A699 WAV is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A699 WAV, 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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What year was A699 WAV registered?

A699 WAV is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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