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E655 BGF

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,123 mi
Last recorded31,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE655 BGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 31,100 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 491 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,245 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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E655 BGF is a 1988 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 1988 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 35,457 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 E655 BGF, 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 E655 BGF registered?

E655 BGF is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E655 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E655 BGF 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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