MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,927 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?
Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A970 DTO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A970 DTO, 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 A970 DTO registered?
A970 DTO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 11 May 1984.
Is A970 DTO safe to buy?
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