MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
rear tyre perished
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?
Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HTT 497Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 27,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 HTT 497Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HTT 497Y registered?
HTT 497Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is HTT 497Y safe to buy?
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