MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear spring cracked (2.4.A1b(i)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?
Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R295 EDV is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R295 EDV, 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 R295 EDV registered?
R295 EDV is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R295 EDV safe to buy?
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