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N915 YCH

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,548 mi
Last recorded54,548 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 YCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 54,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 50,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,877 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 41,875 miles

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 39,412 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,451 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion under front of rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on 4 into 1 joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 38,451 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion under front of rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on 4 into 1 joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum insecure torque arm bolt split pin missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,198 miles

Front steering bearings slightly notchy

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm/drive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 37,198 miles

Front steering bearings slightly notchy

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm/drive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum insecure torque arm split pin missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,849 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded corrosion on rear arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,321 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,514 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,797 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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N915 YCH is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N915 YCH, 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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N915 YCH is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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