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F672 TTW

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF672 TTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 57,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,260 miles

Front front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Lower swing arm mount to axle poor weld

Rear trike conversion many welds poor

Fail 1 Jun 2021 57,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Lower swing arm mount to axle poor weld

Rear trike conversion many welds poor

Fail 12 May 2021 57,251 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre side wall perished

Nearside Rear Lower swing arm mount to axle poor weld

Rear trike conversion many welds poor

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 57,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,891 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 56,890 miles

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the 'Find item' box above. no stop lamp on front brake (9.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,495 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,465 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,435 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,834 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F672 TTW is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F672 TTW, 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 F672 TTW registered?

F672 TTW is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 July 1989.

Is F672 TTW safe to buy?

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