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N539 BME

1996 Kawasaki Z550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,958 mi
Last recorded21,958 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 BME
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 21,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 29,158 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on when steering turned (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 21,852 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 21,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 20,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 20,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 18,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2016 16,931 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front and rear discs pitted/scored.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. (3.3.A1b)

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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N539 BME is a 1996 Kawasaki Z550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N539 BME, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N539 BME registered?

N539 BME is a 1996 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N539 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N539 BME shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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