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E849 BRG

1987 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,362 mi
Last recorded6,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GPZ55035,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 BRG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 6,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 6,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 6,362 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 6,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 6,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 6,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 6,360 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 6,360 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 6,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 6,360 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 6,360 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 6,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 6,091 miles

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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E849 BRG is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E849 BRG, 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 E849 BRG registered?

E849 BRG is a 1987 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E849 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E849 BRG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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