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G573 VPK

1990 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,737 mi
Last recorded52,737 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GT55035,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 VPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,646 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,642 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,015 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 51,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,843 miles

Front parking lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,839 miles

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

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

Front parking lamp not working

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,679 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,472 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,330 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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G573 VPK is a 1990 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G573 VPK, 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 G573 VPK registered?

G573 VPK is a 1990 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G573 VPK safe to buy?

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