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F746 RYK

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 RYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023

Stop lamp(s) not working FRONT BRAKE CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022
Pass 30 Oct 2018
Pass 23 Oct 2017
Pass 23 Aug 2016
Pass 24 Aug 2015

Skull rear indicators disconnected at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 48,076 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,070 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,995 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,459 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2005 45,130 miles

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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F746 RYK is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F746 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 F746 RYK registered?

F746 RYK is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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