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OYE 259Y

1982 Kawasaki Z550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,450 mi
Last recorded21,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z55027,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 259Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 21,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,450 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 21,450 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,228 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 21,227 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,730 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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OYE 259Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 27,763 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 OYE 259Y, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYE 259Y registered?

OYE 259Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is OYE 259Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYE 259Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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