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D166 EHN

1987 Kawasaki Z550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,176 mi
Last recorded26,176 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Z55036,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD166 EHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,176 miles

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

No indicators fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

frame showing signs of corrosion generaly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,876 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,874 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 59,871 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,111 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 53,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,040 miles

fromt brake flexible hose, slightly rubbing om oil cooler

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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D166 EHN is a 1987 Kawasaki Z550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 36,240 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 D166 EHN, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D166 EHN is a 1987 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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