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J485 NKO

1992 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GT55034,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 NKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,628 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,249 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,764 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm bridge light rusting (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,265 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm bridge light rusting (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,780 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,021 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 40,021 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,265 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,972 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,378 miles

rear tyre has light perishing on side walls.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,858 miles

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

rear mudguard corroding around rear light bracket

swinging arm corroding.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 36,353 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 35,916 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,315 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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J485 NKO is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 34,624 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 J485 NKO, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J485 NKO registered?

J485 NKO is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J485 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J485 NKO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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