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F514 LAL

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 LAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 54,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,483 miles

no front position lamps fitted to extremity of vehicle

rear service brake not working

Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

no front position lamps fitted to extremity of vehicle

rear service brake not working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,306 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,795 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F514 LAL is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F514 LAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F514 LAL registered?

F514 LAL is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is F514 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F514 LAL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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