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A228 NAC

1984 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,222 mi
Last recorded24,222 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GT55046,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 NAC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2011 24,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,222 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,094 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 22,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,458 miles

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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A228 NAC is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A228 NAC, 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.

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What year was A228 NAC registered?

A228 NAC is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A228 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A228 NAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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