MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front position light disconnected
front washer not working effectively
Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?
Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G538 POD is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 34,405 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 G538 POD, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G538 POD registered?
G538 POD is a 1989 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 1 December 1989.
Is G538 POD safe to buy?
The MOT history for G538 POD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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