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N64 PUL

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 PUL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,339 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 71,898 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 71,891 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure Reaction bracket bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,042 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear mudguard corroded, tail lights secured.

Rear swing arm corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,042 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear mudguard corroded, tail lights secured.

Rear swing arm corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,033 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear frame corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear mudguard corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,827 miles

Rear frame corroding.

Swing arm starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre wearing.

Rear frame corroding.

Swing arm starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,858 miles

Centre stand corroded.

Offside front fork weep.

Rear frame corroded.

Swing arm corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,040 miles

Rear of frame corroding.

Steering slightly notchy.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,034 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear of frame corroding.

Steering slightly notchy.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,795 miles

Rear of frame starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,283 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,664 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,664 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 52,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 49,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 48,962 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 17 May 2011 47,943 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,548 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 47,548 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,707 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 42,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,317 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 32,288 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2005 32,288 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N64 PUL is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 N64 PUL, 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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N64 PUL is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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