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P297 TDS

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,855 mi
Last recorded38,855 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 TDS
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,137 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 18,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,678 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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P297 TDS is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P297 TDS, 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 TDS registered?

P297 TDS is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P297 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 TDS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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