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:
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:24 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:102 times
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:13 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:18 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:49 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:21 times
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:14 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:33 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:49 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:14 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:33 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:32 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:33 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:33 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:506 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:25 times
Rear suspension component excessively corroded.  Occurs:11 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:18 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:25 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:51 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
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