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G232 TYU

1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G438,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 TYU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550-G4
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,531 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,853 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 26,526 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,334 miles

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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G232 TYU is a 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 38,370 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 G232 TYU, 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 37 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 G232 TYU registered?

G232 TYU is a 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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