MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Oil leak
riders seat ripped and damaged
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
riders seat ripped and damaged
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Mud guard incomplete
Riders seat torn
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS
Mud guard incomplete
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
front mudgaurd corroded
front mudgaurd corroded
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?
Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OET 165X is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Purple with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 39,604 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 GPZ550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OET 165X, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OET 165X registered?
OET 165X is a 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 7 January 1982.
Is OET 165X safe to buy?
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