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A729 FMS

1983 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,128 mi
Last recorded35,128 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki GT55035,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA729 FMS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 35,128 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear nearside footpeg seized

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,887 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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A729 FMS is a 1983 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A729 FMS, 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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A729 FMS is a 1983 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 31 October 1983.

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