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H496 FVR

1991 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,873 mi
Last recorded8,873 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki GT55033,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 FVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 8,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 8,853 miles

Front light pitting to front forks

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 8,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 7,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 7,679 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 7,659 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 6,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 3,985 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 3,057 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 503 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 483 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 30,488 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,442 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 30,448 miles

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.

80.2%
Pass Rate
707
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 168
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 124
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
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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.

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