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F174 DKE

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77 mi
Last recorded77 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 77 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 77 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 8 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 6 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 253,223 miles

thotle slightly sticks

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 23,664 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,174 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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F174 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F174 DKE, 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 F174 DKE registered?

F174 DKE is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F174 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F174 DKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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