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23,135 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N491 BWC is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N491 BWC, 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 N491 BWC registered?
N491 BWC is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is N491 BWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N491 BWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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