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G943 MGF

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

31,332 mi
Last recorded31,332 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 MGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 31,332 miles

handle bar grips slight damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2024 31,282 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Fuel tank leaking its the petrol tank filler seal leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 31,277 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate interferes. with rear wheel

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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G943 MGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G943 MGF, 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 G943 MGF registered?

G943 MGF is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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