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E36 OWD

1987 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,342 mi
Last recorded37,342 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT55042,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 OWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 37,342 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 37,323 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 37,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,572 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,649 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,749 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,749 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 46,020 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,325 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear brake hub slightly concentric.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,180 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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E36 OWD is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E36 OWD, 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.

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What year was E36 OWD registered?

E36 OWD is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E36 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 OWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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