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E398 OGL

1987 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,761 mi
Last recorded37,761 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ55035,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 OGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,761 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 37,761 miles

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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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E398 OGL is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E398 OGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E398 OGL registered?

E398 OGL is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E398 OGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E398 OGL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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