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C16 OSH

1987 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,255 mi
Last recorded8,255 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT55042,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 OSH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 8,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 8,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,547 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 7,532 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,419 miles

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

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

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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C16 OSH is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,373 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 C16 OSH, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 OSH registered?

C16 OSH is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is C16 OSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 OSH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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