MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
headlamp adjuster needs repair
replace rear bolts in front mudguard
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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