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D423 WRA

1987 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,588 mi
Last recorded45,588 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ55035,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD423 WRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2006 45,588 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 45,588 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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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D423 WRA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D423 WRA, 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 D423 WRA registered?

D423 WRA is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D423 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D423 WRA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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