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R195 BMV

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Green Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 BMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 26 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,026 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

handle bars slightly misalligned

number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2014 52,026 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

handle bars slightly misalligned

number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,238 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 51,238 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,732 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,732 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,535 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,535 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 60,590 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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R195 BMV is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Green with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R195 BMV, 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 R195 BMV registered?

R195 BMV is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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