MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,634 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P499 KPU 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 55.6%.
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 P499 KPU, 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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P499 KPU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 October 1996.
Is P499 KPU safe to buy?
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