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F185 TRN

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,308 mi
Last recorded43,308 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 TRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 43,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 43,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 39,996 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,439 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 39,439 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,200 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 35,200 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,833 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,833 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,847 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,351 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,609 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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F185 TRN is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F185 TRN, 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 F185 TRN registered?

F185 TRN is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F185 TRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 TRN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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