MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded fouling centre stand (6.2.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded fouling centre stand (6.2.1b)
Rear damper rods pitted
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear tyre starting to perish and starting to crack/split
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear damper rods pitted
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear tyre starting to perish and starting to crack/split
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHT 381W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z550 in Black with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 25,602 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHT 381W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Z550 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FHT 381W registered?
FHT 381W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 25 March 1981.
Is FHT 381W safe to buy?
The MOT history for FHT 381W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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