MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
rear brake slight free play
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
bike been stood for some time
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
bike been stood for some time
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Upper 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C48 DWL is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1985 Kawasaki GPZ550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 37,260 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 C48 DWL, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C48 DWL registered?
C48 DWL is a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ550, first registered on 28 August 1985.
Is C48 DWL safe to buy?
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