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F454 GGF

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Gold Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,473 mi
Last recorded1,473 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 GGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 1,473 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front tyre old

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 1,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 1,356 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Aug 2015 1,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 21 miles

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

front brake lever has some free travel

rear tyre perrished

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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F454 GGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Gold with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F454 GGF, 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 F454 GGF registered?

F454 GGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F454 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F454 GGF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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