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B550 NEF

1984 Kawasaki GPZ550

Yellow Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,066 mi
Last recorded32,066 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GPZ55037,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 NEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024 32,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 31,749 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 31,627 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

clutch cable operation stiff,

Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,550 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 31,550 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 30,951 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 30,941 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,638 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 30,638 miles

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

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,007 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 30,007 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,979 miles

front fork conponents showing wear

rear brake lever need adjustment ,coming up and resting against peg

Fail 31 Aug 2011 29,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front fork conponents showing wear

rear brake lever need adjustment ,coming up and resting against peg

Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,660 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 50,150 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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B550 NEF is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Yellow with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B550 NEF, 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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B550 NEF is a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 23 November 1984.

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