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F384 PLN

1989 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,777 mi
Last recorded20,777 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPZ55034,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF384 PLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 20,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 20,383 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 20,383 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe collector blowing at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 19,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,833 miles

Rear shock bump stop deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,573 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 18,565 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,257 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,559 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 17,544 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,123 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,663 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 16,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,268 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,524 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,977 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,613 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,987 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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F384 PLN is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 34,405 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 F384 PLN, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F384 PLN is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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