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G898 VBC

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 VBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,346 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 37,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 35,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 35,792 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 35,786 miles

Rear Footrest missing Pillion both (6.2.12 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,772 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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G898 VBC is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G898 VBC, 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 G898 VBC registered?

G898 VBC is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G898 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 VBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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