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G855 OBA

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

351 mi
Last recorded351 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 OBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 351 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 351 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 34,704 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight play in gear lever pivit

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,546 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,526 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

movement at o/s handlebar mounting

slight drag at front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2008 30,061 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,448 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 29,448 miles

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

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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G855 OBA is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G855 OBA, 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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G855 OBA is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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