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D436 LAT

1987 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,682 mi
Last recorded36,682 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ55035,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD436 LAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,682 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,681 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,688 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 19,387 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 19,102 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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D436 LAT is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D436 LAT, 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 D436 LAT registered?

D436 LAT is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D436 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D436 LAT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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