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N685 OUV

1995 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,073 mi
Last recorded18,073 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GT55026,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 OUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 18,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,119 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,683 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 7,354 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,354 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 3,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,867 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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N685 OUV is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N685 OUV, 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 N685 OUV registered?

N685 OUV is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N685 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 OUV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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