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N258 WOX

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,493 mi
Last recorded47,493 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 WOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 47,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,236 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,215 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,160 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,591 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,590 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,965 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,585 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 36,829 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,490 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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N258 WOX is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 36,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N258 WOX, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N258 WOX registered?

N258 WOX is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N258 WOX safe to buy?

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