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E863 MDD

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

3,033 mi
Last recorded3,033 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE863 MDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 3,033 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 2,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 2,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 2,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 2,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 2,194 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Some LED's not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 1,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 1,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 1,132 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 1 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 25,236 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 May 2010 25,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,881 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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E863 MDD is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 E863 MDD, 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 E863 MDD registered?

E863 MDD is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E863 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E863 MDD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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