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M971 DYS

1995 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,781 mi
Last recorded21,781 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GT55026,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 DYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,781 miles

Nearside slight oil leak from engine casing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 15,250 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 15,241 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 15,133 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 14,962 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 14,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,741 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 13,736 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,736 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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M971 DYS is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M971 DYS, 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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M971 DYS is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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