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E183 DPK

1987 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,300 mi
Last recorded78,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT55042,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 DPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 78,300 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort judder(Oval drum) (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,134 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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E183 DPK is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E183 DPK, 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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E183 DPK is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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