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R695 VLK

1997 Kawasaki GT550

Black Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,273 mi
Last recorded4,273 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki GT55029,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 VLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,273 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 4,273 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R695 VLK is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550 in Black with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R695 VLK, 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 R695 VLK registered?

R695 VLK is a 1997 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R695 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 VLK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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