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G873 NGF

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,806 mi
Last recorded1,806 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 NGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 1,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 1,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 1,103 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 1,103 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,495 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2007
Fail 14 May 2007

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

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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G873 NGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G873 NGF, 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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What year was G873 NGF registered?

G873 NGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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