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F850 MMX

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,966 mi
Last recorded34,966 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 MMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 34,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 31,648 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,202 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 26,187 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Jul 2013 26,178 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 25,135 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,644 miles

Exhaust repaired with paste

Front pads low

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2008 23,591 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,102 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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F850 MMX is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F850 MMX, 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 F850 MMX registered?

F850 MMX is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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