MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre slightly perished
front brake spongy
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HKJ 235Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HKJ 235Y, 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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What year was HKJ 235Y registered?
HKJ 235Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 14 June 1983.
Is HKJ 235Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for HKJ 235Y 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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