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E820 BNA

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,272 mi
Last recorded19,272 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE820 BNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 19,272 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.1a)

Battery fault showing on dash

Pass 24 May 2016 19,212 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 19,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,154 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 19,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2008 19,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,116 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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E820 BNA is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E820 BNA, 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 E820 BNA registered?

E820 BNA is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E820 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E820 BNA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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