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J980 NBD

1992 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,593 mi
Last recorded61,593 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki GT55034,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 NBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,803 miles

headlamp adjuster needs repair

replace rear bolts in front mudguard

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,843 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,890 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,868 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,522 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,522 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,307 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,279 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,825 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,803 miles

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

Front wheel bearings not checked due to front brake binding.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,494 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,422 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,802 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,787 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 48,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 48,776 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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J980 NBD is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J980 NBD, 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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J980 NBD is a 1992 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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