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G956 APD

1989 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,895 mi
Last recorded1,895 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GT55041,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG956 APD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 1,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 1,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022

Front Mudguard Missing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,851 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,851 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,694 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 51,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,098 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 50,092 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,890 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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G956 APD is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G956 APD, 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 G956 APD registered?

G956 APD is a 1989 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G956 APD safe to buy?

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