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E812 YGH

1988 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ55033,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE812 YGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 81,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 785,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 71,645 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside front brake disc is scored and is just within the acceptable limits. Will require attention in the very near future

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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E812 YGH is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,836 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 E812 YGH, 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 38 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 E812 YGH registered?

E812 YGH is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E812 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E812 YGH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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