MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust down pipes held in place with a different idea !
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust pipes nearside head bolts missing has been repaired by other idea!
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust pipes nearside head bolts missing has been repaired by other idea!
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust pipes nearside head bolts missing has been repaired by other idea!
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust slightly loose Head bolt missing has got a temp repair! (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust slightly loose Pipes damaged! (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
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E878 XYA is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E878 XYA, 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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E878 XYA is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 March 1988.
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