MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)
clutch cable seized
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)
rear shock absorber has limited damping effect
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Sidecar tyre is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)
Sidecar attachment has slight play (5.1.A.1)
Centre Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.A.1)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
exhaust slightly blowing
rear numberplate damaged
rear shock absorbers low on damping
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E851 CDV 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 57.1%.
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 E851 CDV, 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 E851 CDV registered?
E851 CDV is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 13 May 1988.
Is E851 CDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E851 CDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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