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M38 GAM

1995 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,873 mi
Last recorded64,873 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GT55026,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 GAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,873 miles

rear tyre underinflated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,873 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 63,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2008 609,250 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 60,921 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,275 miles

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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M38 GAM is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 26,186 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 M38 GAM, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M38 GAM registered?

M38 GAM is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M38 GAM safe to buy?

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