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G660 VMO

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,820 mi
Last recorded20,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG660 VMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,820 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 20,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks at full throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator light intensity reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 20,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks at full throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator light intensity reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,695 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,909 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,145 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,873 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 5,513 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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G660 VMO is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G660 VMO, 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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G660 VMO is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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