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G591 TYM

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,914 mi
Last recorded55,914 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 TYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 55,914 miles

Front front brake hoses have anodised fittings

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 55,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,505 miles

Both front discs have surface corrosion

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 52,505 miles

Both front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,702 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 51,680 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,761 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,033 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

handlbar grips worn.

throttle linkage broken.

front mudguard missing.

front wheel fitted wrong speedo drive and cables rubbing on tyre restricting steering.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,238 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 47,232 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,063 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,047 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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G591 TYM is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G591 TYM, 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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G591 TYM is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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