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E170 JPH

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,369 mi
Last recorded4,369 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 JPH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 4,369 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 4,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 3,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 3,050 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 2,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mudguard fitted

Rear suspension operation hard

Pass 15 Feb 2016 751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre was flat

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No front mudguard fitted

Rear suspension operation hard

Pass 19 Dec 2014 3,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,056 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,765 miles

Clutch adjustment poor

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

Slight interfeerence between front and rear side light and indicators

Fail 16 Jul 2011 84,765 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Clutch adjustment poor

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

Slight interfeerence between front and rear side light and indicators

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,640 miles

Engine oil leaking

Slight interference between rear lights

Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,595 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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E170 JPH is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 35,457 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 E170 JPH, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E170 JPH registered?

E170 JPH is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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