CarVerify

Free Car Check

P430 OLD

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Silver Petrol 553cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,966 mi
Last recorded1,966 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 OLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 1,966 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 1,966 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 1,766 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 1,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 1,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 1,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 440 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 434 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear inner mudguard loose

Pass 27 Dec 2017 28,336 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 28,336 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,200 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 May 2011 24,707 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside front flexible hose loose but sercure

Fail 27 May 2011 24,707 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside front flexible hose loose but sercure

Pass 20 May 2010 18,473 miles

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

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
Full Kawasaki GT550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P430 OLD is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,544 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 P430 OLD, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P430 OLD?

You can check the full history of P430 OLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P430 OLD registered?

P430 OLD is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P430 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 OLD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P430 OLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P430 OLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.