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D808 MDV

1986 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

426 mi
Last recorded426 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GPZ55039,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD808 MDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 426 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Tail light is a custom unit

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 424 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Tail light is a custom unit

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 211 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear light is a custom unit

Pass 28 May 2012

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,335 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,253 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 33,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,415 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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D808 MDV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D808 MDV, 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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D808 MDV is a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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