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E778 XKL

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 XKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,674 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 29,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,211 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,517 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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E778 XKL is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E778 XKL, 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 E778 XKL registered?

E778 XKL is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E778 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E778 XKL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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