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N905 OYO

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,188 mi
Last recorded32,188 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 OYO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,188 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 32,188 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,634 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,487 miles

rear tyre slight cuts /uneven ware /ignigtion key insecure in lock

Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 26,356 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2005 23,115 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2005 23,115 miles

number plate in poor condition

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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N905 OYO is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N905 OYO, 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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What year was N905 OYO registered?

N905 OYO is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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