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C346 JVX

1986 Kawasaki GT550

Bronze Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,843 mi
Last recorded67,843 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GT55039,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 JVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,499 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 65,496 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,752 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fork dust seals missing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,960 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,777 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,940 miles

Trike has solid rear suspension this m ay affect the handling and road holding of this vehicle.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,687 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 60,687 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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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C346 JVX is a 1986 Kawasaki GT550 in Bronze with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 39,903 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 C346 JVX, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C346 JVX registered?

C346 JVX is a 1986 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C346 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C346 JVX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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