MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slightly stiff rear suspension. Front tyre has small sidewall perishing.
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
slightly stiff rear suspension. Front tyre has small sidewall perishing.
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Oil leak
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JOV 871W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 25,602 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 JOV 871W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JOV 871W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 30 March 1981.
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