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B869 YMB

1985 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GT55043,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB869 YMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 68,230 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 68,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,856 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,005 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 65,195 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,233 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,166 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,632 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,527 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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B869 YMB is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 43,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B869 YMB, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B869 YMB registered?

B869 YMB is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 19 January 1985.

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