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F144 OPO

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,947 mi
Last recorded46,947 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 OPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,947 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 44,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,844 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,916 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,916 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,303 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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F144 OPO is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F144 OPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F144 OPO registered?

F144 OPO is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F144 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F144 OPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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