MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Suspension modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Suspension modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
horn intermittant ok at time of test
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
fuel tank corroding
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550?
Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PDW 697Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1983 Kawasaki Z550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,363 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 PDW 697Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki Z550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PDW 697Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 27 January 1983.
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