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E227 ABH

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,836 mi
Last recorded61,836 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 ABH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,836 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,809 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,022 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,022 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 57,130 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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E227 ABH is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E227 ABH, 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 E227 ABH registered?

E227 ABH is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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