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N294 RJR

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 RJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 79,454 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,336 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 79,147 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,036 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,027 miles

Nearside footpeg rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 79,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,734 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,261 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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N294 RJR is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 N294 RJR, 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 N294 RJR registered?

N294 RJR is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N294 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 RJR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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