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R351 NGO

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,127 mi
Last recorded30,127 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 NGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,127 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 29,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,507 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 26,497 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,635 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 43,635 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,915 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,915 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,047 miles

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

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

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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R351 NGO is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R351 NGO, 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 R351 NGO registered?

R351 NGO is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R351 NGO safe to buy?

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