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P478 BPK

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

49,860 mi
Last recorded49,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 BPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,860 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P478 BPK is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P478 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P478 BPK registered?

P478 BPK is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P478 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 BPK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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