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E851 CDV

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,358 mi
Last recorded60,358 miles
Recorded on30 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 CDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2010 60,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 60,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 59,459 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,920 miles

Sidecar attachment has slight play (5.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 57,911 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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