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P822 SYE

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,756 mi
Last recorded40,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 SYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,829 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,070 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 32,070 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 25,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 18,513 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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P822 SYE is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P822 SYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P822 SYE registered?

P822 SYE is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P822 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P822 SYE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P822 SYE have outstanding finance?

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