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C485 EFC

1985 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,676 mi
Last recorded61,676 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GT55043,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 EFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 61,576 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,627 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 60,616 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,072 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 59,061 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

center stand pivot/spring worn/bump stop missing

Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 57,921 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

centre stand pivot/spring worn bump stop missing

rear brake pedal has more than normal travel

rear mudgaurd corroded

steering slighty misaligned

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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C485 EFC is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C485 EFC, 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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C485 EFC is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 28 October 1985.

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