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E168 EJU

1987 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,593 mi
Last recorded58,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT55042,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 EJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,967 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,662 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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E168 EJU is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,373 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 E168 EJU, 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 39 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 E168 EJU registered?

E168 EJU is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E168 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E168 EJU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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