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B397 OHC

1984 Kawasaki Z550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,041 mi
Last recorded30,041 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki Z55040,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 OHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,891 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 29,872 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,333 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,327 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,466 miles

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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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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B397 OHC is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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