MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
oil leak
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F173 BJK is a 1989 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 1989 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 41,514 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 F173 BJK, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F173 BJK registered?
F173 BJK is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 5 April 1989.
Is F173 BJK safe to buy?
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