MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Handgrips worn
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Handgrips worn
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?
Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E985 LRF is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E985 LRF, 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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How do I check the history of E985 LRF?
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What year was E985 LRF registered?
E985 LRF is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E985 LRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E985 LRF shows 6 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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