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FEO 348X

1981 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,215 mi
Last recorded22,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki GPZ55034,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEO 348X
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,215 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 22,098 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,287 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 15,743 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 15,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,723 miles

Indicator lamps not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2015 13,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator lamps not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,200 miles

indicators not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2014 95,174 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

indicators not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2012 93,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

flashers not fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

flashers not fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,788 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,623 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,138 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 85,376 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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FEO 348X is a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 34,254 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 FEO 348X, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FEO 348X registered?

FEO 348X is a 1981 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 23 September 1981.

Is FEO 348X safe to buy?

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