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R292 EJL

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,840 mi
Last recorded23,840 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 EJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,840 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 2,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,375 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 87,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 71,188 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear tyre has cracks but not to cords

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,497 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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R292 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 40,737 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 R292 EJL, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R292 EJL registered?

R292 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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