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R645 HPU

1998 Kawasaki GT550

Silver Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,211 mi
Last recorded36,211 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki GT55040,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 HPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,251 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

gaiters fitted front forks

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,726 miles

gaters fitted to front forks

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,305 miles

o/s/f n/s/f gaiters fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,365 miles

gaitors fitted to front suspension @ time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,877 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,800 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,240 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,240 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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R645 HPU is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550 in Silver with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R645 HPU, 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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R645 HPU is a 1998 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R645 HPU safe to buy?

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