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G831 VAY

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Silver Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

712 mi
Last recorded712 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 VAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 712 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 358 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort discs or disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light orange not red (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,957 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 49,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 41,723 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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G831 VAY is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G831 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G831 VAY registered?

G831 VAY is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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