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R560 RBM

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,406 mi
Last recorded47,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 RBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,406 miles

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

rear mudguard slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,752 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,752 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,635 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 36,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 34,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,129 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,679 miles

front tyre has slight age cracks

Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,451 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,024 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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R560 RBM is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R560 RBM, 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 R560 RBM registered?

R560 RBM is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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