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F151 NYY

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,114 mi
Last recorded44,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 NYY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 44,114 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

corrosion on frame and swinging arm

Pass 12 Mar 2022 44,114 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 44,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,114 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 44,114 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side of swinging arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,114 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,119 miles

front and rear foot rests worn

rear brake pivot worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,114 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

front and rear foot rests worn

rear brake pivot worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,114 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear foot rests worn

Fail 20 Mar 2010 44,114 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear foot rests worn

Fail 1 Nov 2008 44,114 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,114 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,114 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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F151 NYY is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F151 NYY, 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 F151 NYY registered?

F151 NYY is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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