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R478 XNF

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,639 mi
Last recorded24,639 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 XNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 22,963 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,826 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2009 22,826 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,721 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,296 miles

Puncture repair in rear tyre has slow leak

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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R478 XNF is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R478 XNF, 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 R478 XNF registered?

R478 XNF is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R478 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 XNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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