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F296 PDD

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 PDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 91,801 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,704 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 79,917 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

offside switch gear slightly loose/damaged

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

slight play on offside handle bar mount

Pass 2 May 2014 79,917 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

offside switch gear slightly loose/damaged

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

slight play on offside handle bar mount

Pass 9 May 2013 76,423 miles

slight cracking of the side walls on the front tyer.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,153 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

throttle body damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,153 miles

throttle body damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,276 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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F296 PDD is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F296 PDD, 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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F296 PDD is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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