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UUY 530Y

2001 Kawasaki GPZ550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,441 mi
Last recorded55,441 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 530Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ550
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,430 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 53,549 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2009 50,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,534 miles

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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UUY 530Y is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUY 530Y, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of UUY 530Y?

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What year was UUY 530Y registered?

UUY 530Y is a 2001 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is UUY 530Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUY 530Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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