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F847 CNY

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,609 mi
Last recorded42,609 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 CNY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,609 miles

Front Upper Fork gators fitted.unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,609 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,609 miles

front shocks fitted with gaiters unable to check seals

rear mud guard corrision

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,609 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 22 May 2010 42,609 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

cluth stiff

corroion on frame

front brake lever travel

rear footrest pivots worn

washer missing off rear wheel spindle

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

fork gaiters fitted unable to inspect fork seals

Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,939 miles

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

Front Upper Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to see fork seals.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,939 miles

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

advise-fork gaitors fitted=unable to see fork seals.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,591 miles

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

advise-front fork gaitors fitted-unable to see fork seals.

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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F847 CNY is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F847 CNY, 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 F847 CNY registered?

F847 CNY is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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