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D303 UTY

1986 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,494 mi
Last recorded18,494 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki GT55039,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 UTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever heavy

engine difficult to start and misfiring

headlamp dip beam image could be better

oil leak at engine area

Fail 6 Nov 2013 18,485 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine difficult to start and misfiring

nearside front engine mounting bolt loose

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,427 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 16,427 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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D303 UTY is a 1986 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D303 UTY, 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.

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What year was D303 UTY registered?

D303 UTY is a 1986 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 18 October 1986.

Is D303 UTY safe to buy?

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