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R352 NGO

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,044 mi
Last recorded81,044 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 NGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,044 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,044 miles

Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 78,236 miles

gaitors fitted on front and rear shocks

Fail 15 May 2015 78,223 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

gaitors fitted on front and rear shocks

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,467 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 77,467 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,105 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 61,743 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,252 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,252 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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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R352 NGO is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R352 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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R352 NGO is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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