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F654 JBH

1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,444 mi
Last recorded36,444 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G434,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 JBH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550-G4
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,444 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 36,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 36,006 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,498 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,994 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 32,994 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2008 47,080 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 47,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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F654 JBH is a 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F654 JBH, 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 F654 JBH registered?

F654 JBH is a 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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