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B162 AOP

1984 Kawasaki Z550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,732 mi
Last recorded48,732 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki Z55040,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 AOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 48,732 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

fuel tank corroding

Fail 6 May 2009 48,732 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front forks covered by giators

fuel tank corroding

Pass 1 May 2008 44,868 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

forks covered by giators

fuel tank corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,868 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

forks covered by giators

fuel tank corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,173 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Horn not working 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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B162 AOP is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 40,037 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 Z550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B162 AOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z550 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B162 AOP is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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