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N808 OYU

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,913 mi
Last recorded13,913 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 OYU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 13,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 13,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 13,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 13,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,068 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,494 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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N808 OYU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N808 OYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N808 OYU?

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What year was N808 OYU registered?

N808 OYU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N808 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N808 OYU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N808 OYU have outstanding finance?

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