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F434 VEW

1988 Kawasaki GPZ550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ55033,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 VEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,017 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 59,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,748 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,748 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,961 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,778 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,689 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburetor area when running (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2012 57,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,044 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,044 miles

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

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

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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F434 VEW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F434 VEW, 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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F434 VEW is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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