CarVerify

Free Car Check

C716 JNM

1986 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,356 mi
Last recorded27,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ55039,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 JNM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,356 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 27,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 25,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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
Full Kawasaki GPZ550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C716 JNM is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C716 JNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C716 JNM?

You can check the full history of C716 JNM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C716 JNM registered?

C716 JNM is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C716 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C716 JNM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C716 JNM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C716 JNM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.