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F865 MMV

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

1,466 mi
Last recorded1,466 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 MMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 1,466 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal - leak visible as dust seal missing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber slightly loose R & L - bottom bushes slightly perrished (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 1,464 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Front - mounted less than 240mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose R & L - bottom bushes slightly perrished (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal - leak visible as dust seal missing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,446 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 1,446 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 17,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,820 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,974 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,514 miles

GEAR LEVER PIVOT POINT EXCESSIVLY WORN

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,817 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,814 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,428 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 43,961 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 43,957 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 43,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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F865 MMV is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F865 MMV, 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 F865 MMV registered?

F865 MMV is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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