MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B397 OHC is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 B397 OHC, 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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What year was B397 OHC registered?
B397 OHC is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 14 August 1984.
Is B397 OHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B397 OHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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