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P109 CPB

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,023 mi
Last recorded30,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 CPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2011 30,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

bike been standing

discs have surface rust

f brake requires adjust

slight oil leak under carbs

Pass 13 May 2011 30,023 miles

bike been standing

discs have surface rust

f brake requires adjust

slight oil leak under carbs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,842 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,276 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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P109 CPB is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P109 CPB, 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 P109 CPB registered?

P109 CPB is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P109 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 CPB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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