MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Front Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Sidestand safety switch inop,
Slight sponge front brake, not excessive,
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Sidestand safety switch inop,
Slight sponge front brake, not excessive,
Front Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Front brake spongie,
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B79 CHR is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 B79 CHR, 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 B79 CHR registered?
B79 CHR is a 1984 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 1 August 1984.
Is B79 CHR safe to buy?
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