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A862 LVF

1984 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,562 mi
Last recorded41,562 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1984 Kawasaki GT55046,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA862 LVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,562 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,319 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 41,288 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 39,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,814 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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A862 LVF is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A862 LVF, 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 A862 LVF?

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What year was A862 LVF registered?

A862 LVF is a 1984 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 January 1984.

Is A862 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A862 LVF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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