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G949 RHA

1990 Kawasaki Z550-G4

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki Z550-G440,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 RHA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550-G4
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,356 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,697 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 79,871 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,991 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 73,911 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Rear fork Assembly) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,453 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,398 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 64,582 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,164 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,901 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,901 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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G949 RHA is a 1990 Kawasaki Z550-G4 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki Z550-G4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 40,175 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 G949 RHA, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki Z550-G4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G949 RHA registered?

G949 RHA is a 1990 Kawasaki Z550-G4, first registered on 12 February 1990.

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