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J897 FGP

1992 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,509 mi
Last recorded50,509 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GT55034,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 FGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,701 miles

front brake binding borderline

Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front brake binding borderline

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,038 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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J897 FGP is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J897 FGP, 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 J897 FGP registered?

J897 FGP is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is J897 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J897 FGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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