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D520 RBV

1986 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,839 mi
Last recorded45,839 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ55039,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 RBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both stands worn

Fail 7 Feb 2025 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both stands worn

Pass 28 May 2020 45,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,669 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,478 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,965 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,965 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,131 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,131 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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D520 RBV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D520 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 D520 RBV registered?

D520 RBV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D520 RBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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