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E789 YBA

1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,557 mi
Last recorded49,557 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G434,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 YBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ550-G4
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,903 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,903 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z550-G4?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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E789 YBA is a 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 34,102 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 Z550-G4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E789 YBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z550-G4 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki Z550-G4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E789 YBA registered?

E789 YBA is a 1988 Kawasaki Z550-G4, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E789 YBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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