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H209 HLX

1991 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,071 mi
Last recorded28,071 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GT55033,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH209 HLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,071 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 28,070 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

One Rear Tail Light Bulb Not Illuminating

Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

One Rear Tail Light Bulb Not Illuminating

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 46,467 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H209 HLX is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 33,593 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 H209 HLX, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H209 HLX registered?

H209 HLX is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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