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A970 DTO

1984 Kawasaki GPZ550

Silver Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,927 mi
Last recorded50,927 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ55037,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA970 DTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,927 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,927 miles

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))

Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,927 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,924 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,962 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,801 miles

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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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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A970 DTO is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 11 May 1984.

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