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A101 VAX

1984 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,998 mi
Last recorded51,998 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GT55046,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 VAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,983 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,886 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,717 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?

Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
707
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 168
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 124
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
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A101 VAX is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 46,771 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 GT550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A101 VAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A101 VAX?

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What year was A101 VAX registered?

A101 VAX is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A101 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 VAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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