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R36 FGH

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

683 mi
Last recorded683 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 FGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 683 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 683 miles

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 6 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,400 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2009 35,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,478 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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R36 FGH is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R36 FGH, 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 R36 FGH registered?

R36 FGH is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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