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E879 NRE

1993 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,134 mi
Last recorded11,134 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 NRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 11,134 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 2,519 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,412 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 86,948 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,016 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,701 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 74,701 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 66,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,439 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,148 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,027 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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E879 NRE is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E879 NRE, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E879 NRE is a 1993 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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