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A803 UFB

1984 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,456 mi
Last recorded56,456 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GT55046,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA803 UFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,456 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,454 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,075 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 56,075 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,784 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,995 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 48,766 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,771 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Horn buttun needed needed a spray of contact cleaner before the test as it was working intermittently.[Dirty contacts in switch.]

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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A803 UFB is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A803 UFB, 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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A803 UFB is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 14 May 1984.

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