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F171 DKE

1988 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,737 mi
Last recorded35,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ55033,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2015 34,494 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 33,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 33,870 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,685 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,679 miles

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,998 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2009 28,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,024 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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F171 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F171 DKE, 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 F171 DKE registered?

F171 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F171 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F171 DKE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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