MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,613 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH DOESNT SWITCH ON
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
no stand fitted
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
no stand fitted
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F389 HGS 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 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 F389 HGS, 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 F389 HGS registered?
F389 HGS is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 22 August 1988.
Is F389 HGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for F389 HGS 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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