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G228 WOD

1990 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,907 mi
Last recorded33,907 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GT55035,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 WOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 33,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 33,709 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 33,709 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,445 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 31,445 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,892 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 30,892 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 25,121 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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G228 WOD is a 1990 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 G228 WOD, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G228 WOD registered?

G228 WOD is a 1990 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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