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E668 YKL

1988 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,209 mi
Last recorded30,209 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GT55035,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE668 YKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 30,169 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 30,169 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,163 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 28,879 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,022 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,022 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,519 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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E668 YKL is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 35,457 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 E668 YKL, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E668 YKL registered?

E668 YKL is a 1988 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E668 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E668 YKL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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