MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C485 EFC registered?
C485 EFC is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 28 October 1985.
Is C485 EFC safe to buy?
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