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F373 WRU

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,773 mi
Last recorded30,773 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 WRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 30,773 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement Front brake lever (3.3.A.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil cooler loose

Pass 27 May 2017 30,550 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 29,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,087 miles

controls been adapted for disabled use

Fail 24 Oct 2005 27,024 miles

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (9.2.2c)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (9.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

hand brake only works on n/s front brake works inconjunction with rear brake

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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F373 WRU is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F373 WRU, 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 F373 WRU registered?

F373 WRU is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F373 WRU safe to buy?

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