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YFJ 743X

1982 Kawasaki Z550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,129 mi
Last recorded11,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z55027,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 743X
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 11,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,727 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,721 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 10,721 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,685 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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YFJ 743X is a 1982 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 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 YFJ 743X, 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

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What year was YFJ 743X registered?

YFJ 743X is a 1982 Kawasaki Z550, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YFJ 743X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFJ 743X 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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