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H426 WNW

1991 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GT55033,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 WNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

rear brake pedal slight movement in bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,537 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

oil cooler pipe leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,514 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure cracked lower motorcycle frame cracked all around (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

oil cooler pipe leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,601 miles

slight blowing from front exhaust pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,593 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment. (5.3.2)

slight blowing from front exhaust pipes

slight buckling on sidecar wheel rim

Fail 3 Sep 2014 79,556 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Sidecar suspension movement is excessively stiff (5.2.1)

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,000 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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H426 WNW is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H426 WNW, 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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H426 WNW is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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