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C571 NEW

1986 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,970 mi
Last recorded55,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ55039,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC571 NEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 55,832 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,642 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,642 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,544 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,544 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 55,335 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,334 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 55,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,593 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,041 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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C571 NEW is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 39,098 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 C571 NEW, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C571 NEW is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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