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P297 MNM

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,629 mi
Last recorded45,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 MNM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,876 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,245 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,804 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 35,804 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 33,134 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,284 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 30,279 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

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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P297 MNM is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P297 MNM, 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 P297 MNM registered?

P297 MNM is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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