MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brake lever pedal has play but is still secure
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brake lever pedal has play but is still secure
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
clutch lever end brocken off
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
clutch lever end brocken off
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F278 JGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F278 JGF, 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 F278 JGF registered?
F278 JGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 May 1989.
Is F278 JGF safe to buy?
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