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G917 MGJ

1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241 mi
Last recorded241 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G438,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 MGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550-G4
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023
Pass 28 Jan 2022
Pass 14 May 2015 16,900 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 May 2015 16,856 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 16,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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G917 MGJ is a 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G917 MGJ, 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 G917 MGJ registered?

G917 MGJ is a 1989 Kawasaki Z550-G4, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G917 MGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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