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OET 165X

1982 Kawasaki GPZ550

Purple Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,349 mi
Last recorded61,349 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki GPZ55039,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOET 165X
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,349 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,973 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,687 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Mud guard incomplete

Riders seat torn

Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 56,521 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,497 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,475 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 55,463 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 52,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,523 miles

front mudgaurd corroded

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ550?

Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 108
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 54
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 32
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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.

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