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G652 FJL

1990 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,551 mi
Last recorded34,551 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki GT55035,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 FJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 34,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 33,969 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 33,969 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,887 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 33,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,744 miles

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

Front wind shield is loose!

Fail 21 Sep 2022 33,741 miles

Footrest missing pillion footrests missing or any seat strap to hold! (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front wind shield is loose!

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 32,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 32,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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G652 FJL is a 1990 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G652 FJL, 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 G652 FJL registered?

G652 FJL is a 1990 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G652 FJL safe to buy?

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