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GHJ 534Y

1983 Kawasaki Z550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,549 mi
Last recorded40,549 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z55031,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 534Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2021 40,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,502 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear wheel slight toe out (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 40,387 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned slight toe-out (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 40,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,204 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,015 miles

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 39,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,970 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 39,565 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front and rear tyres have cracks in the tread pattern.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,499 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 39,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,331 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,224 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,100 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Horn not working 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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GHJ 534Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHJ 534Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHJ 534Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 25 April 1983.

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