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D54 VCK

1987 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,828 mi
Last recorded29,828 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT55042,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 VCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,185 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 29,185 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 28,780 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 22,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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D54 VCK is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D54 VCK, 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.

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What year was D54 VCK registered?

D54 VCK is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D54 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D54 VCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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