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F477 BKR

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,712 mi
Last recorded39,712 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 BKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 39,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,593 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 38,581 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 36,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 35,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 30,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 26,700 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 24,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 22,604 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,628 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 21,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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F477 BKR is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F477 BKR, 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 F477 BKR registered?

F477 BKR is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F477 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F477 BKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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