MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
front brake spongy
rear mud guard corroded
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M478 NVM is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M478 NVM, 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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M478 NVM is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 4 February 1995.
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