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G217 GTX

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,020 mi
Last recorded45,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 GTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 45,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 44,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 43,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 42,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 40,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,523 miles

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,463 miles

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

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 9 May 2015 35,463 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

rear suspension stiff

suspect off side fork seal leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,061 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,038 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 32,038 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2005 31,180 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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G217 GTX is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G217 GTX, 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 G217 GTX registered?

G217 GTX is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G217 GTX safe to buy?

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