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P461 EOK

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,037 mi
Last recorded57,037 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 EOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,037 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

gear lever linkage worn

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,037 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

gear lever linkage worn

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,037 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever ball missing

speedo not working

swingarm corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,037 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever ball missing

speedo not working

swingarm corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,037 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

exhaust repaired with paste

Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,037 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,037 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,037 miles

rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 57,037 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,037 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyre slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,738 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 49,722 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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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P461 EOK is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P461 EOK, 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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P461 EOK is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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