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F727 RYK

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,875 mi
Last recorded48,875 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 RYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 48,875 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 48,864 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,544 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,394 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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F727 RYK is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F727 RYK, 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 F727 RYK registered?

F727 RYK is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F727 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F727 RYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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