MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front light pitting to front forks
oil leak
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside frame repair poor
rear brake slightly spongy
Axle diff oil leak
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fork legs have slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Front fork gaiters deteriated
Welding repairs to n/s lower frame and propshaft, seem secure.
rear brake lamp control switch deteriated operation
seat slightly insecure, rear bolt point.
slight engine oil leak
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame near footrest (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.1)
Offside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)
brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H496 FVR is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1991 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 33,593 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 H496 FVR, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H496 FVR registered?
H496 FVR is a 1991 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H496 FVR safe to buy?
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