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F130 FRM

1988 Kawasaki GPZ550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,914 mi
Last recorded43,914 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ55033,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF130 FRM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,785 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,756 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,719 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,610 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,160 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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F130 FRM is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F130 FRM, 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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What year was F130 FRM registered?

F130 FRM is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F130 FRM safe to buy?

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