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D680 NBE

1987 Kawasaki Z550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki Z55036,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD680 NBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 74,264 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 74,263 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering locking device ineffective no split pin in wheel bolt (2.1.3 (d))

Front Stop lamp(s) not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,240 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 36,231 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,383 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,736 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Horn not working 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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D680 NBE is a 1987 Kawasaki Z550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 36,240 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 Z550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D680 NBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z550 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D680 NBE registered?

D680 NBE is a 1987 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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