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F427 SRY

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,648 mi
Last recorded37,648 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 SRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty slow to illuminate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of two bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 32,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty slow to illuminate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of two bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,350 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,419 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slightly reduced damping on front forks

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,419 miles

slightly reduced damping on front forks

Fail 29 May 2009 29,919 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

front mudguard split rear indicator mounting split

Pass 29 May 2009 29,919 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front mudguard split rear indicator mounting split

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,707 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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F427 SRY is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F427 SRY, 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 F427 SRY registered?

F427 SRY is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F427 SRY safe to buy?

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