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F674 MGU

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF674 MGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 88,137 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak bottoms out (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front suspesion soft

front mudguard loos

Pass 25 May 2013 75,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 75,208 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,756 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,383 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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F674 MGU is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F674 MGU, 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 F674 MGU registered?

F674 MGU is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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