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E857 MPX

1988 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,011 mi
Last recorded51,011 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ55033,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE857 MPX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 51,011 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 May 2011 51,011 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,914 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

red warning light flashing on dash when engine running

Pass 5 May 2009 46,405 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,393 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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E857 MPX is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E857 MPX, 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.

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E857 MPX is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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