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N815 OYU

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,557 mi
Last recorded54,557 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 OYU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,557 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,517 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 53,779 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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N815 OYU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N815 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

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What year was N815 OYU registered?

N815 OYU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N815 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 OYU shows 3 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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