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RJU 712Y

1983 Kawasaki GPZ550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,938 mi
Last recorded15,938 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GPZ55027,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 712Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,938 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 15,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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RJU 712Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 27,363 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 GPZ550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJU 712Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJU 712Y registered?

RJU 712Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RJU 712Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJU 712Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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