CarVerify

Free Car Check

WVO 701Y

1982 Kawasaki Z550

Red Petrol 553cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,988 mi
Last recorded34,988 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z55027,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 701Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
View full Kawasaki Z550 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,988 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 34,988 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 34,845 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 34,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,027 miles

Rear tyrewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,975 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,890 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
Full Kawasaki Z550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WVO 701Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WVO 701Y, 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

How do I check the history of WVO 701Y?

You can check the full history of WVO 701Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WVO 701Y registered?

WVO 701Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is WVO 701Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 701Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVO 701Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WVO 701Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.