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F299 NLB

1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,554 mi
Last recorded50,554 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G434,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF299 NLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550-G4
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,282 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,852 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550-G4?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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F299 NLB is a 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 34,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z550-G4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F299 NLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z550-G4 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki Z550-G4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F299 NLB registered?

F299 NLB is a 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F299 NLB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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