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N973 VNF

1995 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,667 mi
Last recorded25,667 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki GT55026,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 VNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,667 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,017 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre sidewall cracking, but not considered excessive.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,265 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

O/s rear footrest lock stop worn.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 24,258 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

O/s rear footrest lock stop worn.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,461 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,017 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 21,013 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,491 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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N973 VNF is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N973 VNF, 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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N973 VNF is a 1995 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 August 1995.

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