1987 Kawasaki Gt550 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1987 perform at MOT as they age
39 years
Current Age
85.3%
Latest Pass Rate
34
Total Tests (All Years)
38,971 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
85.3%
Age (yrs) 22Tests 34Avg Mileage 38,971Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 8.8%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1987 Kawasaki Gt550, with age trends.
Motorcycle steering and suspension
8.8%
— Consistent
Motorcycle body and structure
5.9%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
2.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
2.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 8.8% (22 yrs) | 8.8% (22 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 5.9% (22 yrs) | 5.9% (22 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 2.9% (22 yrs) | 2.9% (22 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 2.9% (22 yrs) | 2.9% (22 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Kawasaki Gt550 cars manufactured in 1987 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 34 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.