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WCW 455Y

1983 Kawasaki Z550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,565 mi
Last recorded30,565 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki Z55031,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCW 455Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 30,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 30,564 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,460 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,306 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,777 miles

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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WCW 455Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCW 455Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCW 455Y registered?

WCW 455Y is a 1983 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is WCW 455Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCW 455Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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