MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHD 852Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,847 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 FHD 852Y, 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 43 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FHD 852Y registered?
FHD 852Y is a 1983 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 June 1983.
Is FHD 852Y safe to buy?
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