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G130 NGP

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,323 mi
Last recorded48,323 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 NGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 48,323 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 48,323 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 42,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 42,660 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 42,277 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake component inadequately mounted hose fouling wiring (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 27 May 2019 42,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,415 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 33,518 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 33,364 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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G130 NGP is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G130 NGP, 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 G130 NGP registered?

G130 NGP is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G130 NGP safe to buy?

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