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P645 HMU

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,699 mi
Last recorded48,699 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 HMU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,862 miles

RIGHT HAND TWISTGRIP RUBBER WORN.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,771 miles

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

rear brake indicater showing "outside usable range".

Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,767 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

rear brake indicater showing "outside usable range".

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,760 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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P645 HMU is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P645 HMU, 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.

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What year was P645 HMU registered?

P645 HMU is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P645 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P645 HMU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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