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D39 VTO

1987 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,726 mi
Last recorded46,726 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ55035,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD39 VTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 46,726 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,602 miles

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

gear linkage bush slightly worn

n/s/front mirror insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,592 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,992 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 42,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,470 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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D39 VTO is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 35,556 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 D39 VTO, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D39 VTO registered?

D39 VTO is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D39 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D39 VTO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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