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P499 KPU

1996 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki GT55036,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 KPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,634 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 47,634 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,183 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 40,431 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 38,597 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,324 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 39,303 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,841 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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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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What year was P499 KPU registered?

P499 KPU is a 1996 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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