MOT Check for KAWASAKI GT550s

The KAWASAKI GT550 makes up 12,067 of the overall 1,621,816 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your GT550 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:14 times
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:14 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:15 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:11 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:14 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:85 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:49 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:33 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:11 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:21 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:85 times
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded  Occurs:11 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:12 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:16 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:24 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:32 times
Horn not working  Occurs:110 times
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded  Occurs:11 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:17 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:25 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:15 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:48 times
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:17 times
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