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A641 KNE

1983 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,729 mi
Last recorded11,729 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GT55035,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA641 KNE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 11,702 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 11,702 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,336 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 11,336 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2010 11,306 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,787 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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A641 KNE is a 1983 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,847 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 A641 KNE, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A641 KNE is a 1983 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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