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D517 RBV

1986 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,244 mi
Last recorded36,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ55039,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 RBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,244 miles

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

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

front anti dive traces of fluid , stayed dry when wiped , no loss of fluid or pressure

Chain guard missing

Pass 9 May 2009 36,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,244 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 36,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,981 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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D517 RBV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D517 RBV, 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.

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What year was D517 RBV registered?

D517 RBV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 2 October 1986.

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