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EGV 685Y

1983 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,790 mi
Last recorded18,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GPZ55027,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 685Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,790 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,773 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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EGV 685Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 27,363 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 EGV 685Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGV 685Y registered?

EGV 685Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is EGV 685Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 685Y shows 2 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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