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T286 LAG

1999 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,291 mi
Last recorded9,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki GT55026,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 LAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 9,266 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre stop lights not workimg

advise front suspenion very weak

advise prop sharft

Fail 20 Apr 2015 9,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise centre stop lights not workimg

advise front suspenion very weak

advise prop sharft

advise wireing insurcure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,940 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 8,924 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,797 miles

advise rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 8,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 8,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,702 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 7,097 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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T286 LAG is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,686 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 T286 LAG, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T286 LAG registered?

T286 LAG is a 1999 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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