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H287 DCR

1991 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,301 mi
Last recorded54,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GT55033,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 DCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,301 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,243 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 53,751 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,522 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

speedo cable broken

Pass 2 May 2014 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,678 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2011
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 51,580 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Clutch operation too stiff, nearly bad enough to prevent test ride.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 47,233 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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H287 DCR is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H287 DCR, 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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H287 DCR is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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